Donald B McIntyre

Military
media-15546.jpeg UPL 15546 Back Row (viewer's left to right):

1.T/Sgt. Walter C. Parlange, Engineer
2.2nd Lt. Warren G. Wimer, Co-Pilot
3.T/Sgt. Earl M. Brindley, Radio
4.S/Sgt. Donald B. McIntyre, Radar Countermeasures
5.2nd Lt. Earl S. Green, Pilot
6.S/Sgt. Jack Woods, Ball Turret

Front Row (viewer's left to right):

1.S/Sgt. Orville P. Johnson, Tail Gunner
2.2nd Lt. Francis M. Ferreri, Navigator
3.S/Sgt. Harry L. Powers, Togglier

Comments:
1.Photo Date: 20 February 1945
2.Photo Location: Nuthampstead, England
3.Mission No. 150 - Nurnberg, Germany
4.Aircraft in photo: Probably 43-39224
5.Photo Reference: A9243
6.Information compiled by 398th web team with thanks to Donald McIntyre for providing identifications.
Nuthampstead Airfield Museum collection

Information compiled by UK Friends of the 398th with thanks to Donald McIntyre for providing identifications.

Object Number - UPL 15546 - Back Row (viewer's left to right): 1.T/Sgt. Walter C. Parlange, Engineer 2.2nd Lt. Warren G. Wimer, Co-Pilot 3.T/Sgt. Earl M. Brindley,...

Donald B. McIntyre, S/Sgt., B-17G Spot Jammer / Waist Gunner, 8th AF, 398th BG, 306th

BS, (The Spot Jammer jammed enemy radar from aboard the B-17 and sat near the radio operator.)

See his presentation on You Tube regarding Missions over Germany and to Pilsen, Cz. (Sep.-Oct. 2001) and his 8th AFHS-MN webpage at

https://sites.google.com/site/8thafhsmn/pictures/don-mcintyre-waist-gun…



On April 10, 2006 Vince Parker also recorded an extended conversation with Don about his time in service, which is available as an Audio CD and Mp3 file.



Donald B. McIntyre b. July 12, 1925-d. April 29, 2007 Age 81.

During WWII, Don was stationed at Nuthamstead, England flying on B-17 aircraft first as a waist gunner and then in the position of Spot Jammer. Spot Jammers were few and operated specialized equipment installed in certain aircraft within each squadron. Their task was to search for and jam enemy radar to try and protect the group from ground attack. The jammer would usually remain with the same plane, not necessarily the same crew.

Don completed a Bachelor of Science degree at Stout University and worked at the U of Mn eventually becoming Managing Research Engineer in the Research Shop for the Physics and Astronomy Departments where he worked for over 34 years. In the late 1970s he started his own business for a medical implant device he designed and manufactured with American Medical Systems.

Don was also an avid supporter of the 8th AF, dedicating time and financial support to local air museums, air shows, annual reunions, and plane operation/restoration whenever possible. His camaraderie, sense of humor, dedication, and true friendship is greatly missed by many.



17 Combat missions



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The insignia of the 398th Bomb Group.
  • Unit Hierarchy: Group
  • Air Force: Eighth Air Force
  • Type Category: Bombardment

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Born

St Paul, Minnesota 12 July 1925

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Drawn from the records of the National Museum of the Mighty Eighth Air Force, Savannah, Georgia

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