Joseph Mitnovetz
MilitaryRemoval of crash landed B-17's from airfield at nights with dedicated mechanics using inadequate equipment. These were 1st Div planes sent from various bases due to landing gear malfunction. They had to be removed before dawn. The construction of a battle ready B-17 from cannibalized parts, all done by tired mechanics after normal working hours, on their own free time.
EAME Campaign Medal, ATC Medal, ADS Medal
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Units served with
- Unit Hierarchy: Depot
- Air Force: Eighth Air Force
- Type Category: Maintenance
- Unit Hierarchy: Group
- Air Force: Eighth Air Force
- Unit Hierarchy: Squadron
- Air Force: Eighth Air Force
Events
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Born |
Bronx, New York | 5 January 1921 |
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Drawn from the records of the National Museum of the Mighty Eighth Air Force, Savannah, Georgia / self