Ripley William Joy

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media-32001.jpeg UPL 32001 "Lt. R.W. Joy of San Francisco, CA., co-pilot of Boeing B-17 "Hells Angels", relaxes after returning to his base in England after completing the 28th mission. He is a member of the 303rd Bomb Group. 15 June 1943."

- Lt Ripley W. Joy was originally the copilot on the Capt Irl E. Baldwin' crew that flew B-17F Hell's Angels (41-24577) from the USA to England. He was upgraded to pilot on 04 June 43. Completed his 25 mission tour on 25 July 1943 and returned to the USA. Ripley W. Joy was killed in an aircraft explosion in September 1943. He was ferrying a Catalina to the east coast on his return from a 30 day leave in San Francisco.

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Object Number - UPL 32001 - "Lt. R.W. Joy of San Francisco, CA., co-pilot of Boeing B-17 "Hells Angels", relaxes after returning to his base in England after completing the 28th...

Ripley W. Joy was assigned to the 303rd Bomb Group / 358th Bomb Squadron. Starting as a Co-Pilot, he was upgraded to Pilot on 4 June 1943. After completing 25 missions with the 303rd, he was sent back to the US. He was assigned as a pilot in the 21st Ferrying Group/73rd Ferrying Squadron at Palm Springs Army Air Base in California. On 31 October 1943, he was Pilot of B-24 Liberator #42-64013 when it suddenly stalled, started spinning and crashed 5 miles northeast of Fostoria, Ohio. Ripley Joy, Co-Pilot Lt Harry O. Morris Jr and Corporal Erulio F. Angelosanti were also killed in the accident.

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A bomber crew of the 303rd Bomb Group with their B-17 Flying Fortress nicknamed "Hell's Angels". Passed for publication 18 Jul 1943. Printed caption on reverse: 'Crew Of "Hell's Angels". Photo Shows:- The crew of the Flying Fortress bomber "Hell's Angels" - left to right (standing) Lieut. Joy, co-pilot of former crew and now temporary pilot of new crew; Lieut. W.J. Monahan, of Dorchester, Mass, new pilot; Lieut. Martin L. Clark, co-pilot, of Dallas, Texas; Lieut. William P. Maher of Manchester, N.H., navi

Walter Hargrove

  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 303rd Bomb Group 358th Bomb Squadron
  • Service Numbers: O-734678
  • Highest Rank: Second Lieutenant
  • Role/Job: Bombardier
A bomber crew of the 303rd Bomb Group with their B-17 Flying Fortress nicknamed "Hell's Angels". Passed for publication 18 Jul 1943. Printed caption on reverse: 'Crew Of "Hell's Angels". Photo Shows:- The crew of the Flying Fortress bomber "Hell's Angels" - left to right (standing) Lieut. Joy, co-pilot of former crew and now temporary pilot of new crew; Lieut. W.J. Monahan, of Dorchester, Mass, new pilot; Lieut. Martin L. Clark, co-pilot, of Dallas, Texas; Lieut. William P. Maher of Manchester, N.H., navi

Marion D Ignaczewski

  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 303rd Bomb Group 358th Bomb Squadron
  • Service Numbers: 32269483
  • Highest Rank: Technical Sergeant
  • Role/Job: Engineer
Technical Sergeant Frank Kimotek, radio operator of the 303rd Bomb Group in position inside his B-17 Flying Fortress. Passed for publication 18 Jul 1943. On reverse: 'Photo Shows:- Radio operator Technical Sergeant Frank Kimotek of Hell's Angels. SEA July 17th 1943 PN.' Planet News Ltd, US Army Press Censor ETO and US Army General Section Press & Censorship Bureau [Stamps].

Frank Kimotek

  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 303rd Bomb Group 358th Bomb Squadron
  • Service Numbers: 35301960
  • Highest Rank: Staff Sergeant
  • Role/Job: Radio Operator Gunner

William Patrick Maher

  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 303rd Bomb Group 358th Bomb Squadron
  • Service Numbers: 11039617 and O-797343
  • Highest Rank: Captain
  • Role/Job: Navigator

Robert J McGuire

  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 303rd Bomb Group 358th Bomb Squadron
  • Service Numbers: 35304195
  • Highest Rank: Staff Sergeant
  • Role/Job: Radio Operator

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Born

Alameda County, California, United States 11 January 1916

Enlisted

San Francisco, California, United States 10 November 1941 in the Air Corps as an Aviation Cadet

Died

near Fostoria, Ohio, United States 31 October 1943 Killed in the crash of B-24 # 42-64013 which he was piloting on a ferrying flight which took off from Palm Springs, California
San Francisco, California, United States

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NARA WWII Enlistment records
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Members of his crew were on B-17 #42-29635 when it was lost on 31 August 1943.

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Drawn from the records of the National Museum of the Mighty Eighth Air Force, Savannah, Georgia / http://303rdbg.com/rost-hij.html#H

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