Robert L Shaffer

Military
media-35153.jpeg UPL 35153 Collection of images Frank J. Calicura took home from station 119 (Horham)
Rear Row L-R Paul Crocker (Nav), Walter Bucklin (Tail) John J McCassin (RO), Robert Shaffer (BTG), Roy Baker (FE/TTG) John S Butzu (Waist)
Front Row L-R Durward "Lee" Hinds (Bomb), Herbert Olson (P), Howard Tardiff (C-P)
Frank Calicura Collection

Updated caption and connections. New Information and crew names from Christy Campbell Grandaughter of Robert Shaffer

Object Number - UPL 35153 - Collection of images Frank J. Calicura took home from station 119 (Horham) Rear Row L-R Paul Crocker (Nav), Walter Bucklin (Tail) John J McCassin...

Connections

See how this entry relates to other items in the archive by exploring the connections below.

Units served with

People

  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 95th Bomb Group 412th Bomb Squadron
  • Highest Rank: Staff Sergeant
  • Role/Job: Radio Operator
  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: VIII Bomber Command 95th Bomb Group 335th Bomb Squadron 412th Bomb Squadron
  • Highest Rank: Lieutenant
  • Role/Job: Pilot
  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 95th Bomb Group 412th Bomb Squadron
  • Highest Rank: Second Lieutenant
  • Role/Job: Co-Pilot

Aircraft

  • Aircraft Type: B-17 Flying Fortress
  • Nicknames: Silver Slipper
  • Unit: 95th Bomb Group 412th Bomb Squadron
  • Aircraft Type: B-17 Flying Fortress
  • Nicknames: Knock-Out Baby!
  • Unit: 95th Bomb Group 412th Bomb Squadron
  • Aircraft Type: B-17 Flying Fortress
  • Nicknames: Aunt Callie's Baby aka She Fox aka Lucky Lady
  • Unit: 95th Bomb Group 335th Bomb Squadron 412th Bomb Squadron
  • Aircraft Type: B-17 Flying Fortress
  • Nicknames: Lady Fortune : Carmen's Folly
  • Unit: 100th Bomb Group 95th Bomb Group 412th Bomb Squadron
The nose art of a B-17 Flying Fortress (serial number 43-38067) nicknamed "Big Chief Illinwek" of the 95th Bomb Group. Written on slide casing: '338067.'
  • Aircraft Type: B-17 Flying Fortress
  • Nicknames: Joyride : Big Chief Illiniwek
  • Unit: 412th Bomb Squadron 95th Bomb Group

Revisions

Date
ContributorRayWells
Changes
Sources

updated connections

Date
ContributorRayWells
Changes
Sources

Info from Christy Campbell Grand Daughter of Robert Shaffer

Date
ContributorAAM
Changes

Robert L Shaffer: Gallery (1 items)