Arthur Hunt
Civilian
Object Number - UPL 23204 - Arthur Hunt
Arthur Hunt was a fisherman. He witnessed the fatal ditching of B-17 43-38568 into the River Deben at Woodbridge on 20 February 1945. He and Arthur Reeve were able to save the lives of two of the airmen.
You can read an account of that day's events in Arthur Reeve's record.
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People
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 493rd Bomb Group 860th Bomb Squadron
- Service Numbers: 39402660
- Highest Rank: Technical Sergeant
- Role/Job: Flight Engineer; Top Turret Gunner
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Civilian
- Nationality: British
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 493rd Bomb Group 860th Bomb Squadron
- Service Numbers: O-824981
- Highest Rank: First Lieutenant
- Role/Job: Pilot
Aircraft
- Aircraft Type: B-17 Flying Fortress
- Nicknames: Little Davey II
- Unit: 493rd Bomb Group 861st Bomb Squadron 863rd Bomb Squadron
Places
- Site type: Airfield
Events
| Event | Location | Date | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Other Witnessed the fatal ditching of B-17 43-38568 |
River Deben, United Kingdom | 20 February 1945 |
Revisions
ContributorLucy May
Sources
All information in this record shared by Jeff Coleman.
