Earle F Bogacki

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media-35349.png UPL 35349 Flight Engineer during crew training 1944 in the South Eastern Training. Frank Calicura Collection

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Object Number - UPL 35349 - Flight Engineer during crew training 1944 in the South Eastern Training.

Earle Bogacki was born Sept. 14, 1. He was a graduate of South High School in Cleveland. Mr. Bogacki served in the Army Air Corps being assigned to a B-17 Bomber crew and eventually an assignment in Europe that last 31 missions over Germany. Earle was in the Air Force Reserves for 31 years, reaching the rank of chief master sergeant. During that time, he fought in World War II and the Korean and Vietnam conflicts. He received recognition from state legislators and President George W. Bush. After he retired from the service, Mr. Bogacki worked for the Greenville Post Office as a rural carrier for six years before a second retirement.





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The insignia of the 95th Bomb Group.
  • Unit Hierarchy: Group
  • Air Force: Eighth Air Force
  • Type Category: Bombardment

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  • Aircraft Type: B-17 Flying Fortress
  • Nicknames: Spirit of Martinez, Cal's Rascals
  • Unit: 95th Bomb Group 335th Bomb Squadron

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