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James L. King Co-Pilot - Bell Crew 44th BG - 68th BS KIA 24 February 1944 2X All-SEC 2nd Team basketball 2X All-SEC tournament team Played for Adolph Rupp at the University of Kentucky, 1939-1942

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Units

The insignia of the 44th Bomb Group.
  • Unit Hierarchy: Group
  • Air Force: Eighth Air Force
  • Type Category: Bombardment
B-24 Liberators of the 44th Bomb Group line up for takeoff at Shipdham in 1943. The 'Flying Eight-Ball' emblem of the 68th Bomb Squadron is visible on the nose of the leading aircraft. Image stamped with field press censor, 1943. Press Agency photograph- original printed caption has been removed.
  • Unit Hierarchy: Squadron
  • Air Force: Eighth Air Force
  • Type Category: Bombardment

People

  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 44th Bomb Group 68th Bomb Squadron
  • Service Numbers: O-681117
  • Highest Rank: Second Lieutenant
  • Role/Job: Co-Pilot

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