David Bittner

Military

Assigned to 728BS, 452BG, 8AF USAAF.



Awards: WWII Victory, EAME.

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Units served with

The insignia of the 452nd Bomb Group.
  • Unit Hierarchy: Group
  • Air Force: Eighth Air Force
  • Type Category: Bombardment

People

  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 452nd Bomb Group 728th Bomb Squadron
  • Service Numbers: 31038286 / O-?
  • Highest Rank: Major
  • Role/Job: Pilot

Aircraft

Airmen inspect a battle damaged B-17 Flying Fortress (serial number 42-10791) of the 452nd Bomb Group. Official caption printed on image: 'ISAD-9-May-44-1011 (WPU, Crash Battle Damage, B17G-42-107091, Rattlesden) FA.' Image stamped on reverse: 'Official Photograph US Photographic section.' [stamp]
  • Aircraft Type: B-17 Flying Fortress
  • Nicknames: Forbidden Fruit
  • Unit: 452nd Bomb Group 728th Bomb Squadron

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Revisions

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Sources

The Lucky Ones: Airmen of the Mighty Eighth By Erik Dyreborg