Joseph Francis Purdy | American Air Museum

Joseph Francis Purdy

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Assigned to the 545th Bombardment Squadron (Heavy), per AAF Station 106 Special Orders #71 dated 15 August 1943. Placed on seven days Temporary Duty to Moulsford Manor near Chelsey, Berkshire (a FLAK House) on or about 15 January 1944 per AAF Station Special Orders # 9 dated 14 January 1944. Transferred to Casual Pool, 12th RCD, AAF Station 591, effective 28 March 1944.

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The wing of a B-17 Flying Fortress (serial number 42-5888) nicknamed "Elusive Elcy" of the 94th Bomb Group flies off as a result of a direct hit, during a mission over Emden. Handwritten caption on reverse: '94 BG. 27/9/43.' Printed caption on reverse: 'A DRAMATIC INCIDENT DURING THE AIR WAR OVER EUROPE: A WING BREAKS OFF A FLYING FORTRESS DURING A DAYLIGHT BATTLE, AND THE STRICKEN BOMBER BEGINS TO TURN OVER AS IT STARTS ON THE WAY DOWN TO EARTH. This picture illustrates one of the hazards which the big A

VIII Bomber Command 104

Date: 27 September 1943

VIII Bomber Command 101

Date: 23 September 1943

VIII Bomber Command 97

Date: 16 September 1943

VIII Bomber Command 94 OPERATION STARKEY

Date: 9 September 1943

VIII Bomber Command 92

Date: 7 September 1943
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