FRE 1685
IMAGEA crashed B-17 Flying Fortress (serial number 42-101018) of the 398th Bomb Group. Image via K Sandford. Handwritten caption on reverse: '2101018 N7-U at Ursell, 1945.'
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Units
- Unit Hierarchy: Group
- Air Force: Eighth Air Force
- Type Category: Bombardment
People
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 398th Bomb Group 603rd Bomb Squadron
- Highest Rank: First Lieutenant
- Role/Job: Pilot
Aircraft
- Aircraft Type: B-17 Flying Fortress
- Unit: 398th Bomb Group
Mission
- Date: 21 November 1944
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ContributorPatrick Hyndman
Sources
My father was Staver Hyndman. He was the pilot of Ole Blood n Guts 42-107078 on this mission.
Battle damaged Merseburg 21/11/44 with Hyndman; force landed AOC Belgium, 21/11/44.
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ContributorPatrick Hyndman