Robert D Abney

Military

Survived the war because he was hospitalized for severe frostbite when his crew and plane flew its last mission on Dec 11, 1943.

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Units served with

Three airmen of the 100th Bomb Group, Lieutenant Kenneth Menzie, Lieutenant Donald Strout and Lieutenant Norman Scott, plan the route they will take during the next mission in their B-17 Flying Fortress (serial number 42-30380). Image stamped on reverse: 'Reviewed and passed U.S. Army 23 Aug 1943 Press Censor E.T.O. U.S.A.' [stamp]'. Passed for publication 23 August 1943 INTLD 16 General Section Press Censorship Bureau '[stamp], 'Associated Press' [stamp] and '280035.' [Censor no.] Printed caption on reve

100th Bomb Group

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

People

James R Haddox

  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 351st Bomb Squadron
  • Highest Rank: Lieutenant
  • Role/Job: Pilot

Aircraft

42-37715

  • Aircraft Type: B-17 Flying Fortress
  • Nicknames: Sugar Foot
  • Unit: 100th Bomb Group 351st Bomb Squadron

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Veteran's interview 21SEP2016

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Personal communication with the WWII Veteran by phone on 21SEP2016

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Veteran interview with the Tail Gunner of 42-37715, SSG Robert Abney, on 21SEP2016.

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Veteran interview with Robert Abney - 21SEP2016

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Veteran interview - Robert Abney.

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Telephonic interview with Robert Abney, 21SEP2016.

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Personal communication 21SEP2016.

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Drawn from the records of the National Museum of the Mighty Eighth Air Force, Savannah, Georgia / Thompson