John S Rose Jr

Military

On 20 Feb 1944, B-17G #42-40004 crashed near Tuttingdon, Norfolk due to a fire breaking out on board caused by a malfunctioning flare gun after forming up with the group on an operational mission. The crew baled out but the pilot and co-pilot stayed aboard because the top turret gunner was trapped in his position. All three were killed in the crash. RTD.

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Units served with

The insignia of the 385th Bomb Group.

385th Bomb Group

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

Aircraft

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20 February 1944

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"Losses of the 8th & 9th Air Forces", Bishop & Hey

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Drawn from the records of the National Museum of the Mighty Eighth Air Force, Savannah, Georgia / Losses of the 8th & 9th Air Forces