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A crew from the 44th Bombardment Group, 68th Squadron. The plane was named the Picadilly Prowler. My Dad, George Strahler is in the first row crouching, second from the right.

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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

George R Strahler

  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 44th Bomb Group 68th Bomb Squadron
  • Service Numbers: 33624420
  • Highest Rank: Staff Sergeant (3rd Grade)
  • Role/Job: Waist Gunner

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George R Strahler personal collection