42-97933 Gilded Orion

Delivered Denver 8/4/44; Kearney 3/5/44; Grenier 21/5/44; Assigned 526BS/379BG [LF-X] Kimbolton 6/6/44; Missing in Action Frankfurt 19/9/44 with ?; flak, crashed Saargemund, Ger. GILDED ORION.

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Leonard D Reed

  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 41st Combat Bomb Wing 379th Bomb Group 526th Bomb Squadron
  • Service Numbers: 0720009
  • Highest Rank: First Lieutenant
  • Role/Job: Navigator

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Contributorjmoore43
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Added the Production block number and Manufacturer per info on the internet.
SOURCE: https://b17flyingfortress.de/en/production-block/b-17g-35-ve-42-97836-4…

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Contributorcody1947
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379th BG records and aircraft record card

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ContributorAAM
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Dave Osborne, B-17 Fortress Master Log