UPL 23759

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Warren's prisoner ID card and POW dog tags from Stalag Luft I . Interesting note. My father told me he flew with his flannel pajama shirt under his flight suit that day (it was cold and he was in a hurry). When he was captured they took his flight suit and gave him the coat you see in this picture to wear for the photo. Because he did not have a dress shirt on, they wrapped a scarf around his neck which you can see in this picture.

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Units

A B-17 Flying Fortress (serial number 44-8309) nicknamed "Ol' Buddy" of the 18th Bomb Squadron, 34th Bomb Group at Mendelsham. Pete Gray was the aircraft's crew chief. Handwritten caption on reverse: '18th B.S. 34th BG. Pete Gray C/C.'
  • Unit Hierarchy: Squadron
  • Air Force: Eighth Air Force
  • Type Category: Bombardment
The insignia of the 34th Bomb Group
  • Unit Hierarchy: Group
  • Air Force: Eighth Air Force
  • Type Category: Bombardment

People

  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 34th Bomb Group 18th Bomb Squadron
  • Service Numbers: 16034903 / O-807458
  • Highest Rank: First Lieutenant
  • Role/Job: Pilot

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