FRE 1109
IMAGET/Sgt Earl J. King, BT gunner on the 303rd BG/ 427th BS Major Robert W. Sheets Crew, in position inside the ball turret of a B-17 Flying Fortress. Printed caption on reverse incorrectly identifies the gunner as S/Sgt. Norman A Sampson of Mason City, Iowa.
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Units
- Unit Hierarchy: Group
- Air Force: Eighth Air Force
- Type Category: Bombardment
People
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 303rd Bomb Group 427th Bomb Squadron
- Highest Rank: Technical Sergeant
- Role/Job: Ball Turret Gunner; Radio Operator
Locations
- Site type: Airfield
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Sources
Gary Moncur
303rd BG Historian
Photo ID verified by Earl J. King's son and daughter.