John Maddaloni
Military
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UPL 15141
Rougham Control Tower Museum
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Had been with the 410th Squadron since 1942 and had never lost a plane. No one could foretell what a short life the "Spirit" [Spirit of Valley Forge, 42-102616] would have despite John's expertise and best efforts.
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Units served with
- Unit Hierarchy: Squadron
- Air Force: Eighth Air Force
- Type Category: Bombardment
- Unit Hierarchy: Group
- Air Force: Eighth Air Force
- Type Category: Bombardment
People
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 94th Bomb Group 410th Bomb Squadron
- Highest Rank: First Lieutenant
- Role/Job: Pilot
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 94th Bomb Group 410th Bomb Squadron
- Service Numbers: O-815877
- Highest Rank: First Lieutenant
- Role/Job: Pilot
Aircraft
- Aircraft Type: B-17 Flying Fortress
- Nicknames: Spirit of Valley Forge/The Spirit/616
- Unit: 94th Bomb Group 410th Bomb Squadron
Places
- Site type: Airfield
- Known as: Rougham
Revisions
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Sources
Memoirs ofd Captain Martin Garren Jr, CoPilot and Pilot of the aircraft. Accessed at www.usaaf.co.uk