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Jack Rude, from December of 1944 through April of 1945, served as 493rd Bomb Group , 863rd Bomb Squadron B-17 Flying Fortress tail gunner based in Debach, England.

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Units

The insignia of the 493rd Bomb Group.
  • Unit Hierarchy: Group
  • Air Force: Eighth Air Force
  • Type Category: Bombardment

Aircraft

  • Aircraft Type: B-17 Flying Fortress
  • Nicknames: Big Buster
  • Unit: 493rd Bomb Group 863rd Bomb Squadron
  • Aircraft Type: B-17 Flying Fortress
  • Nicknames: Miss Green Bay
  • Unit: 493rd Bomb Group 863rd Bomb Squadron
  • Aircraft Type: B-17 Flying Fortress
  • Nicknames: Flak Flirter
  • Unit: 493rd Bomb Group 863rd Bomb Squadron

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ContributorRichard Warner
ChangesCreated entry with caption, unit associations, place associations and aircraft associations
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some info Richard Warner