UPL 34454

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A bomber crew of the 96th Bomb Group with their B-17 Flying Fortress.
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A bomber crew of the 96th Bomb Group with their B-17 Flying Fortress. Thomas E. Falls Jr. top is 2nd from left (marked with a cross) Staff Sergeant Donald Voorhees is in the front row, third from left. Robert F. Swift is front row, 5th from the left (second in from the right).

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Units

The insignia of the 96th Bomb Group.

96th Bomb Group

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

People

James W Cline

  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 96th Bomb Group 339th Bomb Squadron
  • Highest Rank: Second Lieutenant
  • Role/Job: Navigator
A bomber crew of the 96th Bomb Group with their B-17 Flying Fortress.

Hersal B Cralle

  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 96th Bomb Group 339th Bomb Squadron
  • Highest Rank: Staff Sergeant
  • Role/Job: Ball Turret Gunner
A bomber crew of the 96th Bomb Group with their B-17 Flying Fortress.

Thomas E Falls

  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 96th Bomb Group 339th Bomb Squadron
  • Highest Rank: Second Lieutenant
  • Role/Job: Co-Pilot
A bomber crew of the 96th Bomb Group with their B-17 Flying Fortress.

James William Fitzpatrick

  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 96th Bomb Group 339th Bomb Squadron
  • Service Numbers: O-747386
  • Highest Rank: First Lieutenant
  • Role/Job: Pilot
A bomber crew of the 96th Bomb Group with their B-17 Flying Fortress.

Raymond G Garafolo

  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 96th Bomb Group 339th Bomb Squadron
  • Highest Rank: Technical Sergeant
  • Role/Job: Radio Operator

Aircraft

A bomber crew of the 96th Bomb Group with their B-17 Flying Fortress.

42-38190

  • Aircraft Type: B-17 Flying Fortress
  • Unit: 96th Bomb Group 339th Bomb Squadron

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ContributorHattie
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Correspondence with the nephew of Robert Swift

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ContributorEmily
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Associated Thomas Falls

Date:
ContributorEmily
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Donald Voorhees identified by Michael Voorhees, Great Nephew

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Contributormmlane
ChangesCreated entry with collection, caption, unit associations, person associations and aircraft associations
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This crew image of B 17 #42-38190 is from my personal collection from my great uncle Thomas E. Falls Jr.