UPL 18283

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My Father is Richard "Dick" Bowman. In WWII, he was in the 8th Air Force, 96th Bomb Group, 339th Squadron, and stationed at Snetterton-Heath base in England. He spent the latter years of his life, sharing his stories with many people as a Docent for the Planes Of Fame air museum in chino, California USA. He was a consultant for several books, films and appeared on an episode of "Modern Marvels - Ball Turret Gunners" on the History Channel network. He has since passed away but entrusted to my care, many photos, artifacts, and documentation from his time stationed in England and time serving in combat. It has always been my passion to continue to share my Father's stories, possessions, and his memories.

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Units

The insignia of the 96th Bomb Group.
  • Unit Hierarchy: Group
  • Air Force: Eighth Air Force
  • Type Category: Bombardment

People

Richard "Dick" Bowman
  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 96th Bomb Group 339th Bomb Squadron

Aircraft

The nose art of a B-17 Flying Fortress (serial number 42-6097) nicknamed "The Bad Penny Always Comes Back" of the 96th Bomb Group. Image by Captain Arnold Delmonico, photographic officer 490th Bomb Group.
  • Aircraft Type: B-17 Flying Fortress
  • Nicknames: The Bad Penny Always Comes Back
  • Unit: 96th Bomb Group
The nose art of a B-17 Flying Fortress (serial number 42-3265) nicknamed "5 Grand" of the 96th Bomb Group. Written on slide casing: '5 Grand, USA.'
  • Aircraft Type: B-17 Flying Fortress
  • Nicknames: - 5 Grand - The Easter Egg
  • Unit: 1st Strategic Air Depot 388th Bomb Group 96th Bomb Group 338th Bomb Squadron
  • Aircraft Type: B-17 Flying Fortress
  • Nicknames: Bachelor's Lair
  • Aircraft Type: B-17 Flying Fortress

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My Father is Richard "Dick" Bowman. In WWII, he was in the 8th Air Force, 96th Bomb Group, 339th Squadron, and stationed at Snetterton-Heath base in England. He spent the latter years of his life, sharing his stories with many people as a Docent for the Planes Of Fame air museum in chino, California USA. He was a consultant for several books, films and appeared on an episode of "Modern Marvels - Ball Turret Gunners" on the History Channel network. He has since passed away but entrusted to my care, many photos, artifacts, and documentation from his time stationed in England and time serving in combat. It has always been my passion to continue to share my Father's stories, possessions, and his memories.