Earl Shelton Baker

Military

14 October 1943 on return from Schweinfurt mission, B17#42-29784 'Smilin'-Thru' crashed at Wiltshire with crew baling out. All returned to duty.

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Units served with

The insignia of the 384th Bomb Group.

384th Bomb Group

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

People

Erwin C Johnson

  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 384th Bomb Group 545th Bomb Squadron
  • Highest Rank: Second Lieutenant
  • Role/Job: Pilot

Aircraft

A B-17 Flying Fortress nicknamed "Smilin' Thru" of the 305th Bomb Group. Handwritten caption on reverse: 'AS 305BG. - TA Harkin. via C Norman.'

42-29784

  • Aircraft Type: B-17 Flying Fortress
  • Nicknames: Smilin-Thru
  • Unit: 381st Bomb Group 384th Bomb Group 546th Bomb Squadron 366th Bomb Squadron 305th Bomb Group 534th Bomb Squadron

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Events

Event Location Date Description

Born

Virginia, USA 20 December 1921

Enlisted

Richmond, VA, USA 28 July 1942 Private, Branch Immaterial

Other

Assigned

14 September 1943 Assigned to the 384th Bomb Group, 546th Bomb Squadron on AAF Station 106 Special Orders #96 dated 14 September 1943, Erwin C. Johnson Crew, 28 combat missions.

Died

Salem, VA, USA 26 October 2014 Burial: Sherwood Burial Park Salem Salem City Virginia, USA

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