43-38748 Bachelor's Lair
My Father is Richard "Dick" Bowman. In WWII, he was in the 8th Air Force, 96th Bomb Group, 339th Squadron, and stationed at Snetterton-Heath base in England. He spent the latter years of his life, sharing his stories with many people as a Docent for the Planes Of Fame air museum in chino, California USA. He was a consultant for several books, films and appeared on an episode of "Modern Marvels - Ball Turret Gunners" on the History Channel network. He has since passed away but entrusted to my care, many photos, artifacts, and documentation from his time stationed in England and time serving in combat. It has always been my passion to continue to share my Father's stories, possessions, and his memories.
Delivered Lincoln 18/9/44; Grenier 27/9/44; Assigned 339BS/96BG [QJ-V] Snetterton 1/10/44; battle damaged Merseburg 25/11/44 with Bob Weaver, (9 Returned to Duty); crashed Westleton, near Leiston, Sfk. UK; Salvaged 28/11/44.
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People
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 96th Bomb Group 339th Bomb Squadron
- Highest Rank: Technical Sergeant
- Role/Job: B17 Engineer
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 96th Bomb Group 339th Bomb Squadron
- Service Numbers: 19162021
- Highest Rank: Technician Third Grade
- Role/Job: Ball Turret Gunner B-17
Places
- Site type: Airfield
- Known as: Theberton/Saxmundham
- Site type: Airfield
- Known as: Station 138