44-8731 Knockout Dropper

media-45471.jpeg UPL 45471 44-8731 Knockout Dropper of the 34th BG

Object Number - UPL 45471 - 44-8731 Knockout Dropper of the 34th BG

Delivered Cheyenne 9/12/44; Hunter 23/12/44; Grenier 22/1/45; Assigned 332BS/94BG [XM-O] Rougham 24/1/44; transferred 4BS/34BG [Q6- ] Mendlesham 26/1/45; 391BS [3L- ]; Ret US, Reconstruction Finance Corporation (sold for scrap metal in USA) Walnut Ridge 21/12/45. KNOCKOUT DROPPER.

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Units served with

The insignia of the 34th 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: 34th Bomb Group 4th Bomb Squadron
  • Role/Job: Ground crew
  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 34th Bomb Group 7th Bomb Squadron
  • Service Numbers: 12137606
  • Highest Rank: Sergeant (RAF)
  • Role/Job: Ground crew

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Sources

Dave Osborne, B-17 Fortress Master Log

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