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In 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

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ContributorDouglas P
ChangesCreated entry with caption and aircraft associations