UPL 24302
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Velmer M. Diefe and Henry D. Chandler shortly before ferry flight to England. Harry and crew flew the B-17G, 43-38809, on Oct.7th 1944 from Lincoln, Nebr. via Grenier Field, Dow Field, Goose Bay, Meeks Field to Valey, Wales. The 43-38809 was later assigned to the 487th BG.
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Units
- Unit Hierarchy: Group
- Air Force: Eighth Air Force
- Type Category: Bombardment
People
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 447th Bomb Group 711th Bomb Squadron
- Service Numbers: O-825568
- Highest Rank: Lieutenant
- Role/Job: Pilot
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 447th Bomb Group 711th Bomb Squadron
- Service Numbers: O-205867
- Highest Rank: Second Lieutenant
- Role/Job: Co-Pilot
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Sources
Hutchinson & Cortright