43-38766 Tu Yung Tu

media-41321.jpeg UPL 41321 B17 43-38766 on a bomb Mission!!!

Michel Beckers WW2CRASHSITERESEARCH

Object Number - UPL 41321 - B17 43-38766 on a bomb Mission!!!

Delivered Lincoln 18/9/44; Grenier 30/9/44; Assigned 410BS/94BG [GL-F] Rougham 2/10/44; transferred 546BS/384BG [BK-R] Grafton Underwood 16/10/44; transferred with group to Istres for mapping duites, Salvaged 9AF Germany 10/12/45.

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Units served with

The insignia of the 384th Bomb Group.
  • Unit Hierarchy: Group
  • Air Force: Eighth Air Force
  • Type Category: Bombardment
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

People

  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 384th Bomb Group 546th Bomb Squadron
  • Service Numbers: T-131707
  • Highest Rank: Flight Officer
  • Role/Job: Navigator
  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 384th Bomb Group 546th Bomb Squadron
  • Service Numbers: 19094252 at enlistment, then 0-737629
  • Highest Rank: First Lieutenant
  • Role/Job: Pilot
  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 384th Bomb Group 546th Bomb Squadron
  • Service Numbers: O-928255
  • Highest Rank: First Lieutenant
  • Role/Job: Co-Pilot

Places

Headshot of man wearing Air Force military uniform and hat.
  • Site type: Airfield
  • Known as: Istre-Le Tubé Air Base

Missions

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Sources

Dave Osborne, B-17 Fortress Master Log

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