Charles F Anderson

Military

Shot down 28 May 1944 in B-17 42-97472. Evaded.

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Units served with

The insignia of the 351st Bomb Group.
  • Unit Hierarchy: Group
  • Air Force: Eighth Air Force
  • Type Category: Bombardment

People

  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 351st Bomb Group 511th Bomb Squadron
  • Highest Rank: Second Lieutenant
  • Role/Job: Bombardier
  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 351st Bomb Group 510th Bomb Squadron
  • Highest Rank: Staff Sergeant
  • Role/Job: Waist Gunner
  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 351st Bomb Group 510th Bomb Squadron
  • Highest Rank: Flight Officer
  • Role/Job: Co-Pilot
  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 351st Bomb Group 510th Bomb Squadron
  • Highest Rank: Sergeant
  • Role/Job: Ball Turret Gunner
  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 351st Bomb Group 510th Bomb Squadron
  • Highest Rank: Second Lieutenant
  • Role/Job: Navigator

Aircraft

A B-17 Flying Fortress (serial number 42-97472) nicknamed "Slow Ball" of the 351st Bomb Group.
  • Aircraft Type: B-17 Flying Fortress
  • Nicknames: Slow Ball
  • Unit: 351st Bomb Group 510th Bomb Squadron 511th Bomb Squadron

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Evaded

Germany 28 May 1944 Shot down 28 May 1944 in B-17 42-97472. Evaded.

Born

St Johns, Arizona, USA Son of Albert F Anderson.

Revisions

Date
ContributorAl_Skiff
Changes
Sources

https://www.fold3.com/image/28642335?terms=42-97472
Mission 376: Battle Over the Reich, May 28, 1944 By Ivo de Jong

Date
ContributorAAM
Changes
Sources

MACR 5329 / Paul Andrews, Project Bits and Pieces, 8th Air Force Roll of Honor database