Racine Edward Black

Military
media-54508.jpeg UPL 54508 Photo taken on arrival from Regensburg Raid, August 17, 1943.
Front row from left: John McTaggart-Tail Gunner, Orlo Struble-Engineer, R.O. Upton-Navigator, Michael Daiczak-Ball Turret.
Back Row from left: Robert McCormack-Bombadier, R A Stevenson (?)- Co-pilot, Gerald T. Smith-Pilot, George B. Harper-Radio Operator, Racine Black-Right Waist Gunner

Object Number - UPL 54508 - Photo taken on arrival from Regensburg Raid, August 17, 1943. Front row from left: John McTaggart-Tail Gunner, Orlo Struble-Engineer, R.O....

Assigned to 322BS, 94BG, 8AF USAAF.





Awards: WWII Victory, EAME.

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Units served with

A bomber crew of the 94th Bomb Group stand with their B-17 Flying Fortress (serial number 42-30200) nicknamed "Slo Time Sally" and a bomb inscribed 'Special delivery to Hitler'. Inscription on bomb reads: 'Special delivery to Hitler, From Peggy of St. Louis.'
  • Unit Hierarchy: Group
  • Air Force: Eighth Air Force
  • Type Category: Bombardment

Aircraft

  • Aircraft Type: B-17 Flying Fortress
  • Nicknames: Little Sir Echo
  • Unit: 94th Bomb Group 332nd Bomb Squadron

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Events

Event Location Date Description

Born

5 May 1921 Son of William O and Vernie Etrice [Bass] Black.

Enlisted

Oklahoma City, OK 28 December 1941 Oklahoma City, Oklahoma

Died

28 December 1976

Buried

Highland Cemetery Okemah, Okfuskee County, OK Highland Cemetery Okemah, Okfuskee County, Oklahoma

Based

Bury St Edmunds Assigned to 322BS, 94BG, 8AF USAAF.

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