Duane A Wilson

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media-22179.jpeg UPL 22179 Information (in Swedish) at crash site memorial B-17, 42-31192 (YB-R), Farabol, Sweden. Oct 7th 1944. Picture shows some of the crew members: "Top row, from left: Candelaria; 2nd Jensen; 3rd Crawford. Front row, 2nd from left: Wilson; 3rd Christiansen and Rooney". Ivar Kandell

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Object Number - UPL 22179 - Information (in Swedish) at crash site memorial B-17, 42-31192 (YB-R), Farabol, Sweden. Oct 7th 1944. Picture shows some of the crew members: "Top...

KIA during force landing in Farabol, Sweden after aircraft B-17 G #42-31192 (YB-R) being hit by flak over Politz, Germany. MACR 9566.

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Units served with

The insignia of the 351st Bomb Group.

351st Bomb Group

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

People

William F Rooney

  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 351st Bomb Group 509th Bomb Squadron
  • Service Numbers: T-3784
  • Highest Rank: Flight Officer
  • Role/Job: Bombardier

Duane A Wilson

  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 351st Bomb Group 509th Bomb Squadron
  • Service Numbers: O-770873
  • Highest Rank: Second Lieutenant
  • Role/Job: Co-Pilot

Aircraft

42-31192

  • Aircraft Type: B-17 Flying Fortress
  • Unit: 351st Bomb Group 508th Bomb Squadron 509th Bomb Squadron

Events

Event Location Date Description

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KIA

Farabolsvägen 699-26, 290 60 Kyrkhult, Sverige 7 October 1944 - 7 October 1944 Died during force landing in Farabol, Sweden.

Born

Fords, New Jersey, USA

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ContributorIvar Kandell
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Edited service number, death, biography. Source 351st BG Association and others, Check double entries.

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ContributorAAM
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Sources

MACR 9366 / Paul Andrews, Project Bits and Pieces, 8th Air Force Roll of Honor database

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Object number: UPL 22179 - Information (in Swedish) at crash site memorial B...