Walter Milne

Military

Walter Milne was "best buddies" with Charles Powers, John Bowan and Woodrow van Damme.

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Units served with

Lieutenant James T. Wilson and Lieutenant Robert J. Owen of the 386th Bomb Group in the cockpit of their B-26 Marauder. Image stamped on reverse: 'Not to be published.' [stamp], 'Ministry of Information 19 Aug 1943.' [stamp] nand '279545.' [Censor no.] Printed caption on reverse: 'AT THE US MARAUDERS BASE. The B-26 Marauders, American super medium bombers are operating now from bases in Britain. This series of pictures shows various scenes at the airfield where the ground crew and the fliers work together

386th Bomb Group

  • Unit Hierarchy: Group
  • Air Force: Ninth Air Force
  • Type Category: Bombardment

People

John Bowan

  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 386th Bomb Group 553rd Bomb Squadron
  • Service Numbers: 33362687
  • Highest Rank: Staff Sergeant
  • Role/Job: Gunner

Charles Dause Powers

  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 386th Bomb Group 553rd Bomb Squadron
  • Service Numbers: 34507189
  • Highest Rank: Sergeant
  • Role/Job: Tail Gunner

Woodrow A Van Damme

  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 386th Bomb Group 553rd Bomb Squadron
  • Service Numbers: 37180189
  • Highest Rank: Staff Sergeant
  • Role/Job: Gunner

Aircraft

41-31775

  • Aircraft Type: B-26 Marauder
  • Nicknames: The Minute Man
  • Unit: 386th Bomb Group 553rd Bomb Squadron

Events

Event Location Date Description

Died

20 February 2007

Revisions

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Sources

Information provided by Kelli Powers Britt, Niece.