UPL 50865

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Front row, from far left: Bill Faller (navigator); Archie Nelson (co-pilot); Russell Fechter (Pilot); Marcus Askew (Bombardier)* Back row, far right: Joe Stilwell (ordinance/waist gunner). Other crew members in this picture: Bill "Willie" Hammontree (flight engineer), Ed Schroeck (radio operator), Dale Van Winkle (ball gunner), Calvin "Mac" McIntosh (tail gunner). *Lt. Askew was not on the flight that was shot down; for that day only, he was assigned to the front plane which made it home to Snetterton Heath.

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Units

The insignia of the 96th Bomb Group.
  • Unit Hierarchy: Group
  • Air Force: Eighth Air Force
  • Type Category: Bombardment

People

  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 96th Bomb Group 339th Bomb Squadron
  • Highest Rank: Flight Officer
  • Role/Job: Bombardier
  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 96th Bomb Group 339th Bomb Squadron
  • Service Numbers: O-2068982
  • Highest Rank: First Lieutenant
  • Role/Job: Navigator
  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 96th Bomb Group 339th Bomb Squadron
  • Highest Rank: Lieutenant
  • Role/Job: Pilot
  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 96th Bomb Group 339th Bomb Squadron
  • Highest Rank: Technical Sergeant
  • Role/Job: Top Turret Gunner
  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 96th Bomb Group 339th Bomb Squadron
  • Highest Rank: Staff Sergeant
  • Role/Job: Tail Gunner

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Bill Faller

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Bill Faller personal collection