Arthur J Horning

Military

On 10th October 1943 Horning was navigator on 'Tennessee Toddy' when it was shot down. One member of the crew was killed, eight became POWs but Horning managed to evade with the help of the Belgian Resistance and got back to the USA.



He wrote of his experiences in 'The Footsteps of a Flying Boot' reviewed as 'an engrossing account....highly recommended'. He afterwards qualified as a Certified Public Accountant.

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Units served with

Unofficial emblem of the 91st Bomb Group.

91st Bomb Group

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

Aircraft

42-37737

  • Aircraft Type: B-17 Flying Fortress
  • Nicknames: Tennessee Toddy
  • Unit: 91st Bomb Group 401st Bomb Squadron

Events

Event Location Date Description

Other

Evaded

Germany 10 October 1943

Born

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Sources

Biography completed by historian Helen Millgate. Information sourced from newsletters of the 91st Bomb Group related to the service of Arthur Horning.

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Sources

MACR 941 / Paul Andrews, Project Bits and Pieces, 8th Air Force Roll of Honor database