Robert G Anderson
MilitaryBob Anderson was first a path finder in 1943. He said there was only 3 at the time. His first mission was Berlin in November 1943 and flew two missions on D-Day. Bob flew a total of 31 missions before going to the Pacific. He retired in 1957 as Major. Bob continued his aviation career retiring at Eastern Airlines in 1982. A logbook entry flying "Swamp Fire" mission #99, 3 engines over target is listed.
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Units served with
- Unit Hierarchy: Group
- Air Force: Eighth Air Force
- Type Category: Bombardment
- Unit Hierarchy: Squadron
- Air Force: Eighth Air Force
- Type Category: Bombardment
Places
- Site type: Airfield
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Sources
379th Bombardment Group (H) Anthology, 1942-45; p. 159 / Drawn from the records of the National Museum of the Mighty Eighth Air Force, Savannah, Georgia