John Maddaloni

Military
media-15141.jpeg UPL 15141 Rougham Control Tower Museum

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Object Number - UPL 15141 - Rougham Control Tower Museum

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

A bomber crew of the 94th Bomb Group stand with their B-17 Flying Fortress (serial number 42-30200) nicknamed "Slo Time Sally" and a bomb inscribed 'Special delivery to Hitler'. Inscription on bomb reads: 'Special delivery to Hitler, From Peggy of St. Louis.'
  • 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

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Memoirs ofd Captain Martin Garren Jr, CoPilot and Pilot of the aircraft. Accessed at www.usaaf.co.uk

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Rougham Control Tower memorial plaques

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