UPL 26816
IMAGEOne of the gunners alerted back down the body of the fortress is radio operator, William 'Don' King, of Imperial, Texas. In combat, the gunners "pass the Jerry" back from position to position, warning each successive position from nose to tail: "Here he comes". NARA Ref 342-FH-3A12593-50031AC.
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Units
- Unit Hierarchy: Squadron
- Air Force: Eighth Air Force
- Type Category: Bombardment
- Unit Hierarchy: Group
- Air Force: Eighth Air Force
- Type Category: Bombardment
People
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 91st Bomb Group 401st Bomb Squadron
- Service Numbers: 18015887
- Highest Rank: Master Sergeant
- Role/Job: Radio Operator
Aircraft
- Aircraft Type: B-17 Flying Fortress
- Nicknames: Invasion II
- Unit: 91st Bomb Group 401st Bomb Squadron