42-5411 Shady lady

Delivered Cheyenne 2/12/42; Homestead 25/12/42; Assigned 96BS/2BG Navarin 23/3/43; Chateau-du-Rhumel 27/4/43; Ain M'Lila 17/6/43; Massicault 31/7/43; Bizerte 2/12/43; Amendola 9/12/43; Missing in Action 34m Sofia 24/1/44, with Warren Lins, Co-pilot: Gene Ralph, Navigator: Howard Scarborough, Bombardier: George Crank, Flight engineer/top turret gunner: Clarence Bolt, Radio Operator: Bill Johnson, Ball turret gunner: Bob Calihan, Waist gunner: Leroy Lani, Waist gunner: Eldred Nelson, Tail gunner: Walter Nies (10POW- but latter was killed by German guard while in camp. Missing Air Crew Report 1988. SHADY LADY.

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Units served with

  • Unit Hierarchy: Group
  • Air Force: Twelfth Air Force
  • Type Category: Bombardment

People

  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Unit: 2nd Bomb Group 96th Bomb Squadron
  • Service Numbers: 19058868
  • Highest Rank: Staff Sergeant
  • Role/Job: Ball Turret Gunner
  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Unit: 2nd Bomb Group 96th Bomb Squadron
  • Service Numbers: O-682009
  • Highest Rank: Second Lieutenant
  • Role/Job: Bombardier
  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Unit: 2nd Bomb Group 96th Bomb Squadron
  • Service Numbers: 33249441
  • Highest Rank: Technical Sergeant
  • Role/Job: Radio Operator
  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Unit: 2nd Bomb Group 96th Bomb Squadron
  • Service Numbers: 39901187
  • Highest Rank: Staff Sergeant
  • Role/Job: Waist Gunner
  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Unit: 2nd Bomb Group 96th Bomb Squadron
  • Service Numbers: O-672825
  • Highest Rank: Second Lieutenant
  • Role/Job: Pilot

Revisions

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Contributorjmoore43
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Added a unit connections to the 15th AF, 96th BS and 2nd BG per MACR 1988.

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Contributorjmoore43
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Added a space in front of the words "Tail gunner" in the A/C “Description” for clarity.

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Contributorjmoore43
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Added the nickname mentioned in the A/C “Description”.

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ContributorAAM
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Dave Osborne, B-17 Fortress Master Log