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Capt. Bruce Dero Barton, Assigned to 322BS, 91BG, 8AF USAAF. Crash landed in B-17 41-24439 'Chief Sly’ while serving as pilot on return from target Romilly-sur-Seine, France 20-Dec-42. Co-pilot was 2nd Lt. Arthur J. Reynolds. Aircraft was DBR and salvaged. No injuries reported in crash. Awards: SS, DFC (OLC), AM (3OLC), WWII Victory, EAME (2 x Battle Stars).

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Units

Unofficial emblem of the 91st Bomb Group.

91st Bomb Group

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

People

Bruce Dero Barton

  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 91st Bomb Group 322nd Bomb Squadron
  • Service Numbers: 14049756 / O-437941
  • Highest Rank: Captain
  • Role/Job: Pilot

Aircraft

41-24439

  • Aircraft Type: B-17 Flying Fortress
  • Nicknames: Chief Sly
  • Unit: 91st Bomb Group 322nd Bomb Squadron

42-5139

  • Aircraft Type: B-17 Flying Fortress
  • Nicknames: Chief Sly II
  • Unit: 91st Bomb Group 322nd Bomb Squadron

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Date: 5 Nov 2022 07:39:47
Contributoracbernstein1
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Date: 5 Nov 2022 07:39:47
ContributorDouglas P
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Date: 15 Aug 2021 22:18:35
Contributoracbernstein1
ChangesCreated entry with person associations
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