UPL 55153

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Sgt. Morton Leibowitz. Killed January 1, 1945 along with eight other men when aboard B-17 42-102567 (Sarah Gray) crashed on takeoff from Rattlesden air base, England

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Units

The insignia of the 447th Bomb Group.
  • Unit Hierarchy: Group
  • Air Force: Eighth Air Force
  • Type Category: Bombardment

People

  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 447th Bomb Group 710th Bomb Squadron
  • Highest Rank: Sergeant (RAF)
  • Role/Job: Top Turret Gunner

Aircraft

The burning wreck of a B-17 Flying Fortress of the 447th Bomb Group, 1 January1945. Official caption on image: "(GAD-46-3-447)(1-1-45)(A/C 567 - Type B-17G)."
  • Aircraft Type: B-17 Flying Fortress
  • Nicknames: Sarah Gray
  • Unit: 447th Bomb Group 710th Bomb Squadron

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Timothy Motz