UPL 29045

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J. D. "Jack" Hamner (Tail Gunner), far left, and crew with 883 "The Jub Jub Bird". According to transcribed 401st Dailies, he and his crew flew 8 of his 30 missions in 883 from 26 March 44 to 27 May 44. The crew on the 26 March 1944 mission to Pas De Calais, France was: Lts. R. J. Griesbach, C. R. Peck, J. R. Simonson, J. R. Piland, T/Sgts. E. J. Viskocil, R. G. Hartford, S/Sgts. R. E. Rigaud, J. D. Hamner, H. V. Lane, H. R. Small. Back Row - Left to Right S/Sgt. John "Jack" D. Hamner, Tailgunner; J.H. Piland, Bombardier; 2nd Lt. Roy Griesbach, Pilot; J.R. Simonson, Navigator; 2nd Lt. Charles R. Peck, Co-pilot; R.E. Rigaud, Ball Turret Gunner Front Row - Left to Right H.R. Small, Right Waist Gunner; E.J. Viskocil, Top Turret Gunner; R.G. Harford, Radio Operator; Harry Lane, Left Waist Gunner

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Units

Unofficial emblem of the 91st Bomb Group.
  • 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: 16056244 / 0-742315
  • Highest Rank: First Lieutenant
  • Role/Job: Pilot
  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 91st Bomb Group 401st Bomb Squadron
  • Service Numbers: 32515039
  • Highest Rank: Staff Sergeant (3rd Grade)
  • Role/Job: AG (Tail gunner)
  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 91st Bomb Group 401st Bomb Squadron
  • Highest Rank: Sergeant
  • Role/Job: Radio Operator
  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 91st Bomb Group 401st Bomb Squadron
  • Highest Rank: Sergeant
  • Role/Job: Waist Gunner
  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 91st Bomb Group 401st Bomb Squadron
  • Highest Rank: Lieutenant
  • Role/Job: Co-Pilot

Aircraft

  • Aircraft Type: B-17 Flying Fortress
  • Nicknames: The Jub Jub Bird
  • Unit: 91st Bomb Group 401st Bomb Squadron

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Revisions

Date:
ContributorRayWells
ChangesChanges to caption
Date:
ContributorWillieK
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Sources

Updated to reflect total missions and dates by William Kramer using 401st Daily Reports.

Date:
ContributorWillieK
ChangesChanges to unit associations and place associations
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Linked to 401st BS (Groups) and Bassingbourn (Places)

Date:
ContributorWillieK
ChangesCreated entry with caption and aircraft associations
Sources

My Uncle Jack's personal collection.