UPL 71828
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S/Sgt. Donald H. Fletcher, 100th BG, 418th SQDN, Crew #33, Woodward. RWG on original crew of "Poontang" (Aircraft lost on 8/17/43 with Biddick/Flesh Crew) that was later forced to bail on on September 6, 1943 from "Escape Kit" due to mechanical failure. Donald spent 2 years as a POW in Stalag 17b.
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Units
![Three airmen of the 100th Bomb Group, Lieutenant Kenneth Menzie, Lieutenant Donald Strout and Lieutenant Norman Scott, plan the route they will take during the next mission in their B-17 Flying Fortress (serial number 42-30380). Image stamped on reverse: 'Reviewed and passed U.S. Army 23 Aug 1943 Press Censor E.T.O. U.S.A.' [stamp]'. Passed for publication 23 August 1943 INTLD 16 General Section Press Censorship Bureau '[stamp], 'Associated Press' [stamp] and '280035.' [Censor no.] Printed caption on reve](https://assets.americanairmuseum.com/s3fs-public/styles/teaser_thumb_x2/public/freeman/media-378743.jpg.webp?itok=HBB0lqjl)
- Unit Hierarchy: Group
- Air Force: Eighth Air Force
- Type Category: Bombardment
- Unit Hierarchy: Squadron
- Air Force: Eighth Air Force
- Type Category: Bombardment
People
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 418th Bomb Squadron
- Highest Rank: Staff Sergeant
- Role/Job: Waist Gunner
Aircraft
Locations
- Site type: Airfield
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Sources
Personal, written and video accounts from Donald H. Fletcher
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Personal, written and video accounts from Donald H. Fletcher.