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1st Lt Marion Ulysses Reid 322BS, 94BG, 8AF. Pilot of B-17G 42-31540 'Miss Donna Mae' lost on 19-May-44 over Berlin when a stick of 1000lb bombs from another B-17 dropped from above, fatally damaged the tailplane of his aircraft.

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A bomber crew of the 94th Bomb Group stand with their B-17 Flying Fortress (serial number 42-30200) nicknamed "Slo Time Sally" and a bomb inscribed 'Special delivery to Hitler'. Inscription on bomb reads: 'Special delivery to Hitler, From Peggy of St. Louis.'

94th Bomb Group

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

People

Marion Ulysses Reid

  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 94th Bomb Group 331st Bomb Squadron
  • Service Numbers: 14076997 / O-803868
  • Highest Rank: First Lieutenant
  • Role/Job: Bomber pilot

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