UPL 20322

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Lady Ruth B-17 43-38785. Crew when the plane was captained by George Dunham (unsure which one he is.) Second from right on first row is 2nd Lt. Arthur H. Lewis, bombardier.

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Units

A bomber crew of the 94th Bomb Group stand with their B-17 Flying Fortress (serial number 42-30200) nicknamed "Slo Time Sally" and a bomb inscribed 'Special delivery to Hitler'. Inscription on bomb reads: 'Special delivery to Hitler, From Peggy of St. Louis.'
  • Unit Hierarchy: Group
  • Air Force: Eighth Air Force
  • Type Category: Bombardment

People

  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 94th Bomb Group 410th Bomb Squadron
  • Service Numbers: O-828117
  • Highest Rank: First Lieutenant
  • Role/Job: Pilot
  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 94th Bomb Group 410th Bomb Squadron
  • Service Numbers: 0780272
  • Highest Rank: First Lieutenant
  • Role/Job: Bombardier

Aircraft

  • Aircraft Type: B-17 Flying Fortress
  • Nicknames: Lady Ruth

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ContributorJonLewis23
ChangesCreated entry with collection, caption, unit associations and person associations
Sources

Lady Ruth B-17 43-38785. These are pictures taken from my father's WWII scrapbook. - Submitted by Jon Lewis Feb 2, 2016