UPL 15347

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This KIA action report that is stating the B-17 bomber that Sgt. William R. Ewing was in was shot down over Germany on 11 August 1944 which is a different date that the American Air Museum currently has on record.

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Staff Sergeant William Ewing of the 97th Bomb Group in position inside his B-17 Flying Fortress. Image stamped on reverse: 'Associated Press.' [stamp], '212089.' [censor no]. Printed caption on reverse: 'AMERICAN FLYING FORTRESSES WAIT FOR ZERO HOUR. Associated Press Photo Shows: Sgt William Ewing, side gunner and Assistant Radio Operator, from Keytesville, MO inspects the feed belt of his gun.'
  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 349th Bomb Squadron
  • Highest Rank: Staff Sergeant
  • Role/Job: Tail Gunner
  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 390th Bomb Group 568th Bomb Squadron
  • Service Numbers: 19085861 / O-759494
  • Highest Rank: First Lieutenant
  • Role/Job: Pilot

Revisions

Date:
ContributorECampbell
ChangesCreated entry with caption and person associations
Sources

Missing Air Crew Reports 1944 page 60 located on fold3,com researcher A. Bell Albuquerque, NM (Mrs. Campbell's class)