UPL 16730
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The man in the front center is Staff Sergeant Patrick Darner, the tail gunner. He was from Dayton, Ohio. They were part of the 861 Squadron, 493 Bomb Group. The plane is a WWII B-17 Bomber named "Battlin Butch" after Chris' brother Winston. This information was written on the back of the photo by Chris' mom Clara. Photo Courtesy of Chris Duckworth.
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Units
- Unit Hierarchy: Group
- Air Force: Eighth Air Force
- Type Category: Bombardment
People
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 493rd Bomb Group 861st Bomb Squadron
- Service Numbers: 15195168
- Highest Rank: Staff Sergeant
- Role/Job: Tail Gunner/Armorer
Aircraft
- Aircraft Type: B-17 Flying Fortress
- Nicknames: Battling Butch II
Revisions
The man in the front center is Staff Sergeant Patrick Darner, the tail gunner. He was from Dayton, Ohio. They were part of the 861 Squadron, 493 Bomb Group. The plane is a WWII B-17 Bomber named "Battlin Butch" after Chris' brother Winston. This information was written on the back of the photo by Chris' mom Clara. Photo Courtesy of Chris Duckworth.
493rd BG Archives. from information provided by son of T/Sgt John M Dean.