UPL 60764

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A Photo taken from the Allied Merchant ship rescuing the crew of 42-38046 after they ditched in the North sea on 23rd March 1944

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People

rescuing the crew of 42-38046
  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 96th Bomb Group 339th Bomb Squadron 413th Bomb Squadron
  • Highest Rank: Lieutenant
  • Role/Job: Pilot
David Watson
  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 96th Bomb Group 339th Bomb Squadron
  • Highest Rank: Staff Sergeant
  • Role/Job: Ball Turret Gunner

Aircraft

rescuing the crew of 42-38046
  • Aircraft Type: B-17 Flying Fortress
  • Nicknames: Queen Bea
  • Unit: 339th Bomb Squadron 96th Bomb Group

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ContributorRayWells
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Sources

From Michael Watson Grandson of David Watson