Joseph Eder

Military

Assigned to 346BS, 99BG, 15AF USAAF. Failed to Return (FTR) Innsbruck in B1-7 42-5223 19-Dec-43; ditched Adriatic Sea. Returned to Duty (RTD) MACR 1528

 

Awards: DFC, EAME (2BS), WWII Victory.

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Units served with

A B-17 Flying Fortress (serial number 42-29473) nicknamed "Yankee Doodle" of the 347th Bomb Squadron, 99th Bomb Group, 15th Air Force during a mission over Turin. Official caption on image: "26599 A.C." Handwritten caption on reverse: '15th AF, 99th BG, 347th BS.' Printed caption on reverse: '26599 AC - A picturesque coastline in the Mediterranean forms a backdrop for a USAAF Flying Fortress on its way to bomb the vital Turin, Italy ball bearing plane on Nov. 8. This plane is one of a large formation whic

99th Bomb Group

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

Aircraft

42-5223

  • Aircraft Type: B-17 Flying Fortress
  • Unit: 97th Bomb Group 414th Bomb Squadron 99th Bomb Group 346th Bomb Squadron

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https://b17flyingfortress.de/en/b17/42-5223-ther-n-bak/

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https://www.fold3.com/image/28687656/28687690

https://b17flyingfortress.de/en/b17/42-5223-ther-n-bak/