UPL 36502
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Placido Andrade standing in the top turret of 42-39972, Our Buddy, of the 452nd Bomb Group, Deopham Green, England. Andrade flew 30 combat missions, including missions as top turret gunner aboard 42-39970, E-RAT-ICATOR; 42-38145 Rosalie Ann; 42-97528, Mary's Sister; 42-37949, Sunrise Serenade; 42-97220 Kickapoo Joy Juice; 42-107073, Silver Shed House; 42-97780, Blue Bomb Express; and 42-39973, Inside Curve.
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People
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 452nd Bomb Group 730th Bomb Squadron
- Highest Rank: Technical Sergeant
- Role/Job: Top Turret Gunner
Aircraft
- Aircraft Type: B-17 Flying Fortress
- Nicknames: Silver Shed House
- Unit: 452nd Bomb Group 730th Bomb Squadron