UPL 6796
IMAGEAustin W. Simmons (pilot) with B-17 mechanic standing outside The Alamo #44-8228 before a mission.
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Units
- Unit Hierarchy: Group
- Air Force: Eighth Air Force
- Type Category: Bombardment
People
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 381st Bomb Group 535th Bomb Squadron
- Service Numbers: O-814993
- Highest Rank: Lieutenant Colonel
- Role/Job: Pilot, Base Commander, Trainer
Aircraft
- Aircraft Type: B-17 Flying Fortress
- Nicknames: The Alamo
- Unit: 100th Bomb Group 381st Bomb Group 418th Bomb Squadron 535th Bomb Squadron
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Contributorrmatthewsimmons
Sources
I am the oldest grandson of Austin W. Simmons and hold a BA in History. This is a photo from my aunt's collection. All sources for Austin W Simmons are from original documents.
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Contributorrmatthewsimmons
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One of two photo's with my grandfather Austin W. Simmons (pilot) 381st BG.