UPL 29411
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Capt. Russell M. Fowler, Pilot, 613 Sq., 401 BG - Crew ferried Son of A Blitz, ser. 42-31081 to England when the 401st transited to Deenethorpe, and flew Son of A Blitz on most of their Missions when in-service (and not grounded for repairs or battle damage).
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Units
- Unit Hierarchy: Group
- Air Force: Eighth Air Force
- Type Category: Bombardment
- Unit Hierarchy: Squadron
- Air Force: Eighth Air Force
- Type Category: Bombardment
People
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 401st Bomb Group
- Service Numbers: O-799745
- Highest Rank: Lieutenant Colonel
- Role/Job: Pilot
Aircraft
- Aircraft Type: B-17 Flying Fortress
- Nicknames: Son of a Blitz
- Unit: 401st Bomb Group 613th Bomb Squadron
Locations
- Site type: Airfield
- Known as: Benefield
Revisions
Date:
ContributorWin Bryson
ChangesChanges to caption
Sources
W. Bryson interview, Chas. Kashner, Crewman
Date:
ContributorWin Bryson
ChangesChanges to collection and caption
Sources
Photo source - Fowler Family (not the 401st BlueBook Unit history).
Date:
ContributorWin Bryson
ChangesCreated entry with caption, unit associations, place associations and aircraft associations
Sources
Photo from 401st Unit History 'BlueBook'