UPL 70057
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T/Sgt. Paul R. Taylor, of Randolph Minn., top turret gunner of Boeing B-17 42-29996 'Flag Ship', looks out of shattered window, on forward port side of A/C. Damage shown caused by 20 mm cannon shell which also cut off oxygen supply on left side of plane. Flown by Captain Donald G. Parker on the 17-Jul-43 mission to Hannover, Germany. Hit by Unteroffizier Ernst Breton of JG11. Photo ID 25300A.C
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People
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 407th Bomb Squadron 92nd Bomb Group
- Service Numbers: 37090750
- Highest Rank: Staff Sergeant
- Role/Job: Top Turret Gunner
Aircraft
- Aircraft Type: B-17 Flying Fortress
- Nicknames: Flag ship
- Unit: 92nd Bomb Group 407th Bomb Squadron