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2LT Robert S. Simpson Navigator Crew #617 - William Foushee Crew Simpson was the only survivor when his B-24 #41-29423 "The Fan Dancer" was shot down by German fighters on 11 April 1944 The photo dates to 1937 from his high school yearbook

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Three little girls hold up a balloon celebrating the 100th mission of the 466th Bomb Group in front of a B-24 Liberator (serial number 42-95592) nicknamed "Black Cat". Handwritten caption on reverse: 'On our 100 Mission party Day- 18 Aug 1944, Attlebridge, 466th- wouldn't it be something if we could identify these girls? How could I do it?'

466th Bomb Group

  • Unit Hierarchy: Group
  • Air Force: Eighth Air Force
  • Type Category: Bombardment

People

Robert S Simpson

  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 466th Bomb Group 786th Bomb Squadron
  • Service Numbers: O 698367
  • Highest Rank: Second Lieutenant
  • Role/Job: Navigator

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Contributor466thHistorian
ChangesCreated entry with caption, unit associations and person associations
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https://www.ancestry.com/search/?name=Robert+S_Simpson&event=_Iowa&birt…