UPL 40355
IMAGEA "Short Snortor" dollar bill used to commemorate the crossing of the Atlantic Ocean. Owned by SSGT George H. Simpson of the 15th AF, 97th BG, 342nd BS. The journey started on September 19th, 1944 and ended on September 25th, 1944. Stops along the trip included Manchester, NH, Newfoundland, Azora Island, and Marrakesh, Morocco. The plane ferried overseas appears to have been B-17G 44-6495 (scribed in the upper righthand corner of the dollar bill). Recognizable signatures include: Charles J. Marlatt, Tail Gunner, 379th BG, 527th BS
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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: 379th Bomb Group 527th Bomb Squadron
- Highest Rank: Sergeant
- Role/Job: Tail Gunner
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 97th Bomb Group 342nd Bomb Squadron
- Service Numbers: 35-777-020
- Highest Rank: Staff Sergeant
- Role/Job: Tail Gunner
Aircraft
- Aircraft Type: B-17 Flying Fortress
- Unit: 483rd Bomb Group