Roland Downs

Military
media-36247.jpeg UPL 36247 S/Sgt Roland Downs working on his radio equipment atop "Heavens Above"

From his Son Glenn

Object Number - UPL 36247 - S/Sgt Roland Downs working on his radio equipment atop "Heavens Above"

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Units served with

The insignia of the 388th Bomb Group.

388th Bomb Group

  • Unit Hierarchy: Group
  • Air Force: Eighth Air Force
  • Type Category: Bombardment

People

Robert D Pasco

  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 388th Bomb Group 561st Bomb Squadron
  • Highest Rank: First Lieutenant
  • Role/Job: Co-Pilot

Aircraft

42-97328

  • Aircraft Type: B-17 Flying Fortress
  • Nicknames: Heaven's Above
  • Unit: 388th Bomb Group 561st Bomb Squadron

Events

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Born

Alabama 8 July 1923

Died

19 April 1980

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ContributorJScott
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Grandson

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Grandson

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Grandson

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From Glen Downs Son of Roland

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Drawn from the records of the National Museum of the Mighty Eighth Air Force, Savannah, Georgia / www.388bg.info/Personnel.html

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