William Wurtz

Military
media-26215.jpeg UPL 26215 Left to right: LT William Wurtz (Pilot), LT Donald J. Schmitt (Co-Pilot), LT John Kilbane (Navigator). Likely taken on the day they received their first Air Medal.

Personal collection of David J. Schmitt.

Object Number - UPL 26215 - Left to right: LT William Wurtz (Pilot), LT Donald J. Schmitt (Co-Pilot), LT John Kilbane (Navigator). Likely taken on the day they received their...

Flew 35 missions on 'Son Of A Blitz' with the Schmitt Crew

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Units served with

The insignia of the 493rd Bomb Group.
  • Unit Hierarchy: Group
  • Air Force: Eighth Air Force
  • Type Category: Bombardment

Aircraft

  • Aircraft Type: B-17 Flying Fortress
  • Nicknames: Sonof-a-Blitz
  • Unit: 493rd Bomb Group 863rd Bomb Squadron

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Revisions

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ContributorDarren Jelley
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493rd BG Archives

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ContributorAAM
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