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Lt. William E. Metzger

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Units

The insignia of the 452nd Bomb Group.

452nd Bomb Group

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

People

William Edward Metzger

  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 452nd Bomb Group 729th Bomb Squadron
  • Highest Rank: Second Lieutenant
  • Role/Job: Co-Pilot

Aircraft

A B-17 Flying Fortress (serial number 42-97904) nicknamed "Lady Janette" of the 452nd Bomb Group drops bombs over the target. Handwritten caption on reverse: 'Stuttgart 5 Sept 44. 452 BG Mott A/C.'

42-97904

  • Aircraft Type: B-17 Flying Fortress
  • Nicknames: Lady Jeannette
  • Unit: 452nd Bomb Group 729th Bomb Squadron

Locations

Mission

707

  • Date: 9 November 1944

Revisions

Date: 5 Jun 2015 19:24:56
ContributorPete
Sources

452nd Bomb Group Assoc.