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"Crew members of the Liberator "Patsy Ann II" discuss the blow at the beaches where the allied troops have landed. Left to right: S/SGT. Tyrus J. Stanley, tail gunner of 505 Cass Ave, St Paul, Minn., S/SGT. Chauncey H. Steele, waist gunner, of 3223 Bergnan St., Pittsburg, PA." - AIR FORCE PHOTO AND TEXT. 6 June 1944

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Units

The insignia of the 44th Bomb Group.

44th Bomb Group

  • Unit Hierarchy: Group
  • Air Force: Eighth Air Force
  • Type Category: Bombardment
B-24 Liberators of the 44th Bomb Group line up for takeoff at Shipdham in 1943. The 'Flying Eight-Ball' emblem of the 68th Bomb Squadron is visible on the nose of the leading aircraft. Image stamped with field press censor, 1943. Press Agency photograph- original printed caption has been removed.

68th Bomb Squadron

  • Unit Hierarchy: Squadron
  • Air Force: Eighth Air Force
  • Type Category: Bombardment

People

Tyrus J Shanley

  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 44th Bomb Group 68th Bomb Squadron

Chauncey H Steele

  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 44th Bomb Group 68th Bomb Squadron
  • Highest Rank: Staff Sergeant
  • Role/Job: waist gunner

Aircraft

42-100170

  • Aircraft Type: B-24 Liberator
  • Unit: 44th Bomb Group 68th Bomb Squadron

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