42-30187 Lulu Belle

media-41654.jpeg UPL 41654 John Dewey

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Object Number - UPL 41654

Delivered Cheyenne 24/4/43; Gore 6/5/43; Kearney 30/5/43; Dow Fd 15/6/43; Assigned 551BS/385BG [HR-K] Gt Ashfield 16/6/43; Missing in Action Evreux 24/8/43 with Maj Preston Piper, Co-pilot: Vince Masters, Flight engineer/top turret gunner: Luther Daniels, Radio Operator: Paul Schultz, Ball turret gunner: Bill Armes,Tail gunner: Lt Tom Morgan (6 Returned to Duty); Navigator: Capt John Dewey, Bombardier: Lee Jones (p-??), Waist gunner: Ed Sanders, Waist gunner: Archie Cameron (4 Killed in Action); enemy aircraft, crashed Atlantic, about 40 miles off Padstow, Cornwall; Missing Air Crew Report 961. LULU BELLE.



Read Vince Masters account of the crew's final mission here: http://www.385thbga.com/wp-content/uploads/22Lulu-Belle22-on-Mission-11…

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Lieutenant-Colonel Preston Piper of the 385th Bomb Group reports to intelligence officer First Lieutenant John Murray after a mission. Image stamped on reverse; ‘Keystone Press.’ [stamp], ‘Passed for Publication [illegible] Nov 1943.’ [stamp] and ‘292906.’ [Censor no.] Printed caption on reverse: 'PRESENTATION OF AWARDS TO THE HEROIC FLYERS OF THE EIGHTH AIR FORCE. So many American flyers of the Eighth Air Force here achieved many high distinctions that the presentation of medals and awards ha

Preston Piper

  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 385th Bomb Group 56th Fighter Group 551st Bomb Squadron 63rd Fighter Squadron
  • Service Numbers: 3946A; O-401044
  • Highest Rank: Colonel
  • Role/Job: Pilot

Edward C Sanders

  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 385th Bomb Group 551st Bomb Squadron
  • Highest Rank: Technical Sergeant
  • Role/Job: Waist Gunner
Lieutenant Paul Shulz, head navigator of the 385th Bomb Group plots a route with two bombardiers before a mission. Image stamped on reverse; ‘Keystone Press.’ [stamp], ‘Passed for Publication 10 Oct 1943.’ [stamp] and ‘287576.’ [Censor no.] Printed caption on reverse: 'SERIES OF PICTURES OF THE INTELLEGENCE SECTION OF A FORTRESS GROUP BEFORE A RAID. Picture shows: Before briefing the course is studied by leaders of mission. L to R- Lt Paul Shulz, Detroit, lead navigator; Capt Orville Ross, Pea

Paul R Schulz

  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 385th Bomb Group 551st Bomb Squadron
  • Highest Rank: Lieutenant Colonel
  • Role/Job: Naviagator

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Failed to Return (FTR) Over Water (OW)

North Sea 24 August 1943

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ContributorLucy May
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http://www.385thbga.com/wp-content/uploads/22Lulu-Belle22-on-Mission-11…

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Contributorclairepiper
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I am Preston Piper's daughter

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ContributorAAM
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Dave Osborne, B-17 Fortress Master Log / MACR 961 / Paul Andrews, Project Bits and Pieces, 8th Air Force Roll of Honor database

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