James W Bomar

Military

Radio operator, Putek crew. 381st BG, 535th BS, 8th AF. B-17 #42-40025 'Touch the Button Nell' was set afire in the cockpit and top turret area on mission #66 to the airfield at Nancy, France. The pilot gave the bailout order which was followed by the Nav, Bom and CP. All evaded. The ETTG was able to extinguish the fire and assist in landing the aircraft at a B-24 patrol base in Dunkeswell, England. S/Sgt Bomar was credited with 1 German fighter destroyed on the mission. RTD.

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The insignia of the 381st Bomb Group.
  • Unit Hierarchy: Group
  • Air Force: Eighth Air Force
  • Type Category: Bombardment

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  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 381st Bomb Group 535th Bomb Squadron
  • Service Numbers: O-809511
  • Highest Rank: Second Lieutenant
  • Role/Job: Navigator
  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 381st Bomb Group 535th Bomb Squadron
  • Service Numbers: 32731258
  • Highest Rank: Sergeant
  • Role/Job: Ball Turret Gunner
  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 381st Bomb Group 535th Bomb Squadron
  • Service Numbers: O-741470
  • Highest Rank: Second Lieutenant
  • Role/Job: Bombardier
  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 381st Bomb Group 535th Bomb Squadron
  • Service Numbers: O-694336
  • Highest Rank: Second Lieutenant
  • Role/Job: Co-Pilot
  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 381st Bomb Group 535th Bomb Squadron
  • Service Numbers: 34335103
  • Highest Rank: Staff Sergeant
  • Role/Job: Flight Engineer; Top Turret Gunner

Aircraft

  • Aircraft Type: B-17 Flying Fortress
  • Nicknames: Touch the Button Nell
  • Unit: 381st Bomb Group 535th Bomb Squadron

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27 November 1943

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