UPL 44222
IMAGECapt Robert Charles Gilg, Bombardier on B17G 42-38119 452nd Bomb Group. Their plane was hit over Guernsey Island. Ditched in the North Sea. Rescue boats were dispatched. No crew were ever found. Presumed drowned.
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Units
- Unit Hierarchy: Group
- Air Force: Eighth Air Force
- Type Category: Bombardment
- Unit Hierarchy: Squadron
- Air Force: Eighth Air Force
- Type Category: Bombardment
People
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 452nd Bomb Group 729th Bomb Squadron Headquarters (452nd Bomb Group)
- Service Numbers: O-688524
- Highest Rank: Captain
- Role/Job: Bombardier
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Contributorgeneral ira snapsorter
Sources
Removed association to the aircraft which is not depicted in the image. Aircraft association made in PERSON record.