UPL 32665

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Sergeant Robert Gordon Nelson, Ball Turret Gunner, and crew at 94th BG, Bury St. Edmunds, England. Robert, Ball Turret Gunner, is back row, second from right.

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Units

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

People

  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 94th Bomb Group 410th Bomb Squadron
  • Highest Rank: Sergeant
  • Role/Job: Ball Turret Gunner

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Sources

"Iowans of the Mighty Eighth", Chapter 22 "Biographies", by Charles D Taylor.