Raymond Richard Flugel
Military
Rear L-R: Alf Cohn (P), Del Runyon (CP), Ukn (B), Ray Flugel (N).
Front L-R: Jerry Cross (Eng), 'Dino' Nogales (WG), Myron Kincaid (RO), Will Korpi (WG), Walt Avery (TG), Bill Norton (NG).
USAAF Photo
Object Number - UPL 56323 - Alfred Cohn and crew. 392BG. Rear L-R: Alf Cohn (P), Del Runyon (CP), Ukn (B), Ray Flugel (N). Front L-R: Jerry Cross (Eng), 'Dino' Nogales...
Assigned to 577BS, 392BG, 8AF USAAF. Alfred Cohn crew. Flew aboard B-24 'Silver Streak'. ETD
Awards: AM (OLC), WWII Victory, EAME (1 x Battle Star)
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Units served with
- Unit Hierarchy: Group
- Air Force: Eighth Air Force
- Type Category: Bombardment
![A pathfinder B-24 Liberator of the 577th Bomb Squadron, 392nd Bomb Group. Handwritten caption on reverse: 'Note radar gear under nose/cockpit area!' Handwritten and printed caption on reverse: '392BG 577SQ.' On reverse: John E. Bode Aug 05 1964 [Stamp].](https://assets.americanairmuseum.com/s3fs-public/styles/teaser_thumb_x2/public/freeman/media-414153.jpg.webp?itok=qGPtoDSE)
- Unit Hierarchy: Squadron
- Air Force: Eighth Air Force
- Type Category: Bombardment
People
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 392nd Bomb Group 577th Bomb Squadron
- Service Numbers: 13121238 / O-?
- Highest Rank: First Lieutenant
- Role/Job: Pilot
Aircraft
- Aircraft Type: B-24 Liberator
- Nicknames: Silver Streak
- Unit: 392nd Bomb Group 577th Bomb Squadron
Places
- Site type: Airfield
Events
| Event | Location | Date | Description |
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Born |
Rochester, NY | 24 November 1919 | Son of Frank Henry and Mary Frances [Bruns] Flugel. |
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Enlisted |
Atlantic City, NJ | 1 February 1943 | Atlantic City, New Jersey |
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Died |
Round Rock, TX | 12 September 2010 | Raymond Richard Flugel was born on November 24, 1919 in Rochester, New York. He died quietly in the arms of his loving wife, Norma, on September 12, 2010 in Round Rock, Texas. Born the son of an immigrant, coupled with the loss of his father at the age of twelve, he learned early the value of family, hard work and an education. These values would define and guide him throughout his life. Fueled with little more than ambition and hope, he worked his way through Georgetown University where he earned his bachelor's degree. Upon graduation, he worked at the Library of Congress until he answered the call to arms and began his career as a navigator in the Army Air Corps during WWII in the fight for Europe. He continued his education, receiving his master's degree from Harvard University, while serving in the military. He served in the Korean War, and was stationed throughout the United States and in Japan (where he gained a huge appreciation for Japanese culture) during his 20 years as an officer in the Air Force. He completed his PhD from the University of Oklahoma shortly after retiring. He then entered the life of academia as a professor of Social Science at St. Edward's University in Austin. Later in life, he taught at Austin Community College. He was a gifted scholar who could mesmerize his listeners with his comprehensive and in-depth knowledge of world politics/affairs, history and geography. Yet, his greatest accomplishment, and what he cherished above all else, was the family he created with the love of his life, his wife Norma. Together they walked the path of good Catholics, nurturing and raising nine children, 14 grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren. He was a frugal and remarkably resourceful provider; making sure his children always had at their disposal a bike to ride, book to read, tree to climb, as well as a list of chores to accomplish. He loved family gatherings and spent countless hours in laughter and good cheer, basking in the delights that only a family can bring. His own pursuit of excellence, sense of social justice and love of nature shaped his parenting and inspired his children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. He is survived by his wife of 65 years, Norma; his sister; nine children; 14 grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren. |
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Buried |
Cook-Walden Capital Parks Cemetery and Mausoleum Pflugerville, Travis County, TX | 15 September 2010 | Cook-Walden Capital Parks Cemetery and Mausoleum Pflugerville, Travis County, Texas |
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Based |
Wendling | Assigned to 577BS, 392BG, 8AF USAAF. |
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Sources
Drawn from the records of the National Museum of the Mighty Eighth Air Force, Savannah, Georgia / http://www.b-24.net/aircrew/fnames.html
