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Walter J Lazarz , Walla Walla, Washington. September 3, 1943. This crew was shot down in B-17 42-31042, "SHADYLADY" on 26 November 1943, Missing Air Crew Report #1663. Navigator Charles T. East is standing, thrid from left.

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The insignia of the 384th Bomb Group.
  • Unit Hierarchy: Group
  • Air Force: Eighth Air Force
  • Type Category: Bombardment

People

  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 384th Bomb Group 544th Bomb Squadron
  • Service Numbers: 38045411 at enlistment, then O-683231
  • Highest Rank: Second Lieutenant
  • Role/Job: Navigator
  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 384th Bomb Group 544th Bomb Squadron
  • Highest Rank: Second Lieutenant
  • Role/Job: Pilot
  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 384th Bomb Group 544th Bomb Squadron
  • Service Numbers: 11105899
  • Highest Rank: Staff Sergeant
  • Role/Job: Radio Operator/Gunner

Aircraft

  • Aircraft Type: B-17 Flying Fortress
  • Nicknames: Shady Lady
  • Unit: 385th Bomb Group 303rd Bomb Group 384th Bomb Group 544th Bomb Squadron

Mission

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