UPL 26816
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One of the gunners alerted back down the body of the fortress is radio operator, William 'Don' King, of Imperial, Texas. In combat, the gunners "pass the Jerry" back from position to position, warning each successive position from nose to tail: "Here he comes". NARA Ref 342-FH-3A12593-50031AC.
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Units
- Unit Hierarchy: Squadron
- Air Force: Eighth Air Force
- Type Category: Bombardment
- Unit Hierarchy: Group
- Air Force: Eighth Air Force
- Type Category: Bombardment
People
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 91st Bomb Group 401st Bomb Squadron
- Service Numbers: 18015887
- Highest Rank: Master Sergeant
- Role/Job: Radio Operator
Aircraft
![Ground crew of the 91st Bomb Group uncover the nose of a B-17 Flying Fortress at Bassingbourn. Image stamped on reverse: '’Reviewed and Passed U.S Army 24 Mar 1943 Press Censor No 21 E.T.O. U.S.A.' [stamp]. 'Passed for publication 24 MAR 1943 INTLD 32 Central Section Press Censorship Bureau' [stamp]. 'Associated Press' [stamp]. '254766' [Censor no]. Printed caption on reverse: 'FORTRESSES DAY RAID ON WILHELMSHAVEN The German naval base at Wilhelmshaven was successfully attacked in daylight March 22 by A](https://assets.americanairmuseum.com/s3fs-public/styles/teaser_thumb_x2/public/freeman/media-379146.jpg.webp?itok=8cVQW-FU)
- Aircraft Type: B-17 Flying Fortress
- Nicknames: Invasion II
- Unit: 91st Bomb Group 401st Bomb Squadron
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