UPL 54422
IMAGEIn memory of the crew of the American B-17 "Stinky Weather", shot down here by German fighters on December 31st, 1943. Pilot - 2nd Lt Warren L. Putman (KIA) Co-Pilot - F/O Thomas A. Irvine (KIA) Top Gunner- Sgt Ray E. Prater (KIA) Bottom Gunner - Sgt Albert R. Custer (KIA) Bombardier - 2nd Lt R. Wood (POW-DOW) They died for our liberty. Remember passersby. Kerbors Township. Souvenir Francais.
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People
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 351st Bomb Group 511th Bomb Squadron
- Service Numbers: 35410746
- Highest Rank: Sergeant
- Role/Job: Ball Turret Gunner
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 351st Bomb Group 511th Bomb Squadron
- Highest Rank: Flight Officer
- Role/Job: Co-Pilot
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 351st Bomb Group 511th Bomb Squadron
- Highest Rank: Sergeant
- Role/Job: Top Turret Gunner
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 351st Bomb Group 511th Bomb Squadron
- Highest Rank: Second Lieutenant
- Role/Job: Pilot
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 351st Bomb Group 511th Bomb Squadron
- Highest Rank: Second Lieutenant
- Role/Job: Bombardier
Aircraft
- Aircraft Type: B-17 Flying Fortress
- Nicknames: Stinky Weather
- Unit: 351st Bomb Group 511th Bomb Squadron