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media-30326.jpeg UPL 30326 B-17 Crew 638. Photo taken in early August 1944, at Savannah Army Airfield. Captions describe the result of the October 13, 1944 mission over Vienna by 773rd BS. Kirby collection

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Object Number - UPL 30326 - B-17 Crew 638. Photo taken in early August 1944, at Savannah Army Airfield. Captions describe the result of the October 13, 1944 mission over...

Delivered Cheyenne 8/8/44; Lincoln 19/8/44; Grenier 9/9/44; Assigned 773BS/463BS Celone 12/9/44; Missing in Action Vienna 13/10/44 with E.J. Kirby, Co-pilot: Bill Hicks, Flight engineer/top turret gunner: Mike Austin, Radio Operator: Ervin Levine, Waist gunner: Allison King,Tail gunner: Chas Creath (6 Killed in Action); Navigator: John Brooks, Bombardier: Albert Littell, Ball turret gunner: Neal Wallace, Waist gunner: Bob Duck (4 Prisoner of War); flak, crashed Aspern; Missing Air Crew Report 9054.

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Ernest Jennings Kirby

  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 463rd Bomb Group 773rd Bomb Squadron
  • Highest Rank: First Lieutenant
  • Role/Job: Pilot

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Tail Gunner's correct name is Chas Creath. Full name Charles Joseph Creath, Jr.

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Edited by pilot's grandson, based on records kept by surviving crew.

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Dave Osborne, B-17 Fortress Master Log

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