Harry E Hergesheimer

Military

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Units served with

Unofficial emblem, 305th Bomb Group.
  • Unit Hierarchy: Group
  • Air Force: Eighth Air Force
  • Type Category: Bombardment

Aircraft

B-17 Flying Fortresses of the 305th Bomb Group fly in formation during a mission. B-17F (KY-G, serial number 41-24592) nicknamed "Madame Betterfly" is visible in the foreground. Image stamped on reverse: 'Keystone Press.' [stamp], 'Passed for publciation 26 Aug 1943.' [stamp] and '280694.' [Censor no.] A printed caption was previously attached to the reverse, however this has been removed.
  • Aircraft Type: B-17 Flying Fortress
  • Nicknames: Madame Butterfly
  • Unit: 305th Bomb Group

Events

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Interned (INT)

Switzerland 6 September 1943

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Sources

MACR 1345 / Paul Andrews, Project Bits and Pieces, 8th Air Force Roll of Honor database