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Assigned to 391BS, 34BG, 8AF USAAF. 9 x combat missions. Failed to Return Tourre with Eastman crew 7-Jun-44; enemy fighter followed A/C back to home base, shot down in landing circuit. Crashed into Personal equipment building Mendlesham. 1 x RTD, 7 x KIA.

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The insignia of the 34th Bomb Group
  • Unit Hierarchy: Group
  • Air Force: Eighth Air Force
  • Type Category: Bombardment

People

  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 34th Bomb Group 391st Bomb Squadron
  • Service Numbers: 17098411 / O-817371
  • Highest Rank: Second Lieutenant
  • Role/Job: Co-Pilot
  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 34th Bomb Group 391st Bomb Squadron
  • Service Numbers: 39129807
  • Highest Rank: Staff Sergeant
  • Role/Job: Ball Turret Gunner
  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 34th Bomb Group 391st Bomb Squadron
  • Service Numbers: 11096096
  • Highest Rank: Master Sergeant
  • Role/Job: Crew chief
  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 34th Bomb Group 391st Bomb Squadron
  • Service Numbers: 19033449 / O-687012
  • Highest Rank: Second Lieutenant
  • Role/Job: Pilot
  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 34th Bomb Group 4th Bomb Squadron
  • Service Numbers: 17154828
  • Highest Rank: Sergeant (RAF)
  • Role/Job: Tail Gunner

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Crashed

7 June 1944 Failed to Return Tourre with Eastman crew 7-Jun-44; enemy fighter followed A/C back to home base, shot down in landing circuit. Crashed into Personal equipment building Mendlesham. 1 x RTD, 7 x KIA.

Assigned

Assigned to 391BS, 34BG, 8AF USAAF.

Manufactured

Built at Ford.

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