UPL 44222

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Capt Robert Charles Gilg, Bombardier on B17G 42-38119 452nd Bomb Group. Their plane was hit over Guernsey Island. Ditched in the North Sea. Rescue boats were dispatched. No crew were ever found. Presumed drowned.

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Units

The insignia of the 452nd Bomb Group.
  • Unit Hierarchy: Group
  • Air Force: Eighth Air Force
  • Type Category: Bombardment

People

  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 452nd Bomb Group 729th Bomb Squadron Headquarters (452nd Bomb Group)
  • Service Numbers: O-688524
  • Highest Rank: Captain
  • Role/Job: Bombardier

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Removed association to the aircraft which is not depicted in the image. Aircraft association made in PERSON record.

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ContributorMichelbe
ChangesCreated entry with caption, unit associations, person associations and aircraft associations
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Michel Beckers WW2CRASHSITERESEARCH