UPL 23195

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B-17 42-97976 "Louie the Creep". This was the first aircraft waist gunner Jerry Lashin flew in.

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People

Jerry Lashin

  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 447th Bomb Group 709th Bomb Squadron
  • Service Numbers: 39130514
  • Highest Rank: Sergeant (RAF)
  • Role/Job: Waist Gunner

Aircraft

42-97976

  • Aircraft Type: B-17 Flying Fortress
  • Nicknames: Louie the Creep, A Bit O Lace
  • Unit: 447th Bomb Group 709th Bomb Squadron

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Date:
ContributorLucy May
ChangesCreated entry with collection, caption and person associations
Sources

Shared with the American Air Museum by Jerry Lashin's daughter-in-law, Karen.