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"Lt. Colonel William T. Seawell, Capt. Shapiro and crew of the 401st Bomb Group flew the lead aircraft on a mission over Politz, Germany, on 8 [Replaced with] 7 October 1944." L-R: Morey B Jeffery, Unk, Unk, Unk, Roy R Winn, William T Seawell.

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Units

A pathfinder B-17 Flying Fortress (serial number 44-8258) of the 401st Bomb Group. Image by Robert Astrella. Written on slide casing: '48258 14 A, Mount Farm.'

401st Bomb Group

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

People

Morey Byham Jeffery

  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 401st Bomb Group 612th Bomb Squadron
  • Service Numbers: 35018153 / O-685629
  • Highest Rank: Lieutenant Colonel
  • Role/Job: Navigator
Hollywood actress Marlene Dietrich with airmen of the 401st Bomb Group after a ride in a B-17 Flying Fortress nicknamed "Pakawalup". Printed caption on reverse: 'Marlene Dietrich, long famed for her attractive legs, entertained more than 1,000 officers and enlisted men of the 8th Air Force Base at Hangar no 1 on 29 September 1944, Miss Dietrich and party were picked up from Birmingham in the Boeing B-17 "Pakawalup" piloted by Colonel William T Seawell (2nd left) and Captain Felix Kalinski (left) with Lawr

William T Seawell

  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 401st Bomb Group 615th Bomb Squadron
  • Service Numbers: O-23712
  • Highest Rank: Brigadier General
  • Role/Job: Commanding Officer

Roy Richard Winn

  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 401st Bomb Group 612th Bomb Squadron
  • Service Numbers: 16082973 / O-679443
  • Highest Rank: First Lieutenant
  • Role/Job: Bombardier

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