UPL 16186
IMAGEHole in helmet from flak during a bombing mission. The helmet was not strapped on and flew off onto the other side of the aircraft.
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Units
- Unit Hierarchy: Group
- Air Force: Eighth Air Force
- Type Category: Bombardment
- Unit Hierarchy: Squadron
- Air Force: Eighth Air Force
- Type Category: Bombardment
People
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 448th Bomb Group 712th Bomb Squadron
- Service Numbers: 35759849
- Highest Rank: Staff Sergeant (3rd Grade)
- Role/Job: Waist Gunner