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12 February 2020 interview of 95-year-old WWII Army Air Corps (8th Air Force) Tech. Sgt. William “Bill” Wilkens. He flew on 30 missions on a B-17 bomber as flight engineer.

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The insignia of the 384th Bomb Group.

384th Bomb Group

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

People

William John Wilkens

  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 384th Bomb Group 547th Bomb Squadron
  • Service Numbers: 32789184
  • Highest Rank: Technical Sergeant
  • Role/Job: MOS 748 - Army Airplane Mechanic / Gunner, Flight Engineer

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WWII Portraits of Honor.  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EsEmTlYJTk8