George W Lindsay

Military

George was Crew Chief of 'Fortress McHenry' with 332nd BS 94th BG from its first mission on 27 April 1944 until 10th March 1945 when the plane was declared 'war weary'. His death on 22nd January 1995 was reported by Ralph Brant his original pilot and friend. He was survived by his widow Charlotte.

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A bomber crew of the 94th Bomb Group stand with their B-17 Flying Fortress (serial number 42-30200) nicknamed "Slo Time Sally" and a bomb inscribed 'Special delivery to Hitler'. Inscription on bomb reads: 'Special delivery to Hitler, From Peggy of St. Louis.'

94th Bomb Group

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

Aircraft

A bomber crew of the 94th Bomb Group with their B-17 Flying Fortress. Image stamped on reverse: '55.'[stamp] Handwritten caption on reverse: 'Fortress McIntyre [?] Victor Bon[?].'

42-102583

  • Aircraft Type: B-17 Flying Fortress
  • Nicknames: Fortress McHenry
  • Unit: 94th Bomb Group 332nd Bomb Squadron

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Biography completed by historian Helen Millgate. Information sourced from newsletters of the 94th Bomb Group related to the service of George Lindsay.