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Austin W Simmons (pilot) standing in front of B-17 prior to a mission. Back of photograph states that he has a piece of hard candy in his mouth that was given to the crew as good luck before a mission. Uncertain of which specific aircraft this was in the 381st lineup. (Most likely PFF- aircraft 44-8175, VP*N of the 533th BS)
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Units
- Unit Hierarchy: Group
- Air Force: Eighth Air Force
- Type Category: Bombardment
People
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 381st Bomb Group 535th Bomb Squadron
- Service Numbers: O-814993
- Highest Rank: Lieutenant Colonel
- Role/Job: Pilot, Base Commander, Trainer
Revisions
Date:
Contributorvppelt68
ChangesChanges to caption
Sources
381st BG aircraft roster in "Ridgewell´s Flying Fortresses", Ron Mackay
Date:
Contributorrmatthewsimmons
ChangesCreated entry with caption, unit associations, person associations and place associations
Sources
Photograph of my grandfather in my possession.