Racine Edward Black
Military
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UPL 54508
Photo taken on arrival from Regensburg Raid, August 17, 1943.
Front row from left: John McTaggart-Tail Gunner, Orlo Struble-Engineer, R.O. Upton-Navigator, Michael Daiczak-Ball Turret.
Back Row from left: Robert McCormack-Bombadier, R A Stevenson (?)- Co-pilot, Gerald T. Smith-Pilot, George B. Harper-Radio Operator, Racine Black-Right Waist Gunner
Front row from left: John McTaggart-Tail Gunner, Orlo Struble-Engineer, R.O. Upton-Navigator, Michael Daiczak-Ball Turret.
Back Row from left: Robert McCormack-Bombadier, R A Stevenson (?)- Co-pilot, Gerald T. Smith-Pilot, George B. Harper-Radio Operator, Racine Black-Right Waist Gunner
Assigned to 322BS, 94BG, 8AF USAAF.
Awards: WWII Victory, EAME.
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Units served with
- Unit Hierarchy: Squadron
- Air Force: Eighth Air Force
- Type Category: Bombardment
- Unit Hierarchy: Group
- Air Force: Eighth Air Force
- Type Category: Bombardment
Aircraft
- Aircraft Type: B-17 Flying Fortress
- Nicknames: Little Sir Echo
- Unit: 94th Bomb Group 332nd Bomb Squadron
Places
- Site type: Airfield
- Known as: Rougham
Events
Event | Location | Date | Description |
---|---|---|---|
Born |
5 May 1921 | Son of William O and Vernie Etrice [Bass] Black. | |
Enlisted |
Oklahoma City, OK | 28 December 1941 | Oklahoma City, Oklahoma |
Died |
28 December 1976 | ||
Buried |
Highland Cemetery Okemah, Okfuskee County, OK | Highland Cemetery Okemah, Okfuskee County, Oklahoma | |
Based |
Bury St Edmunds | Assigned to 322BS, 94BG, 8AF USAAF. |
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Sources
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