Alan Aura Arlin

Military

media-28392.jpeg UPL 28392 Alan A Arlin Walter McRae Bagot

Scanned from the personal collection of the late Walter McRae Bagot.

Object Number - UPL 28392 - Alan A Arlin

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Units served with

398th Bomb Group

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

601st Bomb Squadron

Unit Hierarchy: Squadron
Air Force: Eighth Air Force
Type Category: Bombardment

Places

Nuthampstead

Site type: Airfield

Events

Event	Location	Date	Description
Born	Rockport, WA, USA	15 February 1918
Enlisted		22 November 1940
Other Award of the Distinguished Flying Cross Citation: GENERAL ORDERS NO. 99		2 February 1945 - 2 February 1945	For extraordinary achievement while serving as Pilot of a B-17 airplane on bombing missions over Germany and German occupied countries, from 19 May 1944 to 10 January 1945. Throughout these operations Captain Arlin exhibited consummate flying ability and outstanding airmanship in piloting the lead aircraft of Combat Bombardment Wing, Bombardment Group and Bombardment Squadron formations to objectives of importance to the enemy. He served with distinction on all the missions in which he participated, contributing to the success which was attained. On 24 May 1944 the airplane in which Captain Arlin was flying was subjected to a heavy barrage of antiaircraft fire immediately after bombs away. Several bursts of flak inflicted severe damage upon the aircraft. A cylinder on the Number One engine was shot off reducing the power of the engine. The superchargers of the Number Three and Number Four engines were disabled causing a reduction in their effectiveness and the oxygen and hydraulic systems were rendered inoperative. Captain Arlin relinquished the lead position and descended to a lower altitude. On the return flight the airplane was intercepted by hostile fighters. In the ensuing encounter the crew damaged one enemy aircraft before Captain Arlin reached cloud formations where further attacks were successfully evaded. The remainder of the trip to base was accomplished with preeminent skill without fighter escort. Upon arrival at home station Captain Arlin effected a successful landing without brakes, resulting in the return of the crew without injury. The courage, coolness and tenacity of purpose displayed by this officer reflect the highest credit upon himself and the Armed Forces of the United States. Entered military service from California.
Died	Concrete, WA 98237, USA	14 August 1967