John C Gonda

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John C. Gonda UPL 67942 UPL 67942 John C. Gonda, first officer and navigator, won the Air Medal for meritorious service after bringing back the Flying Fortress named the Reluctant Dragon along with his crew with two engines lost to flak bursts and 43 holes in the fuselage and wings. The crew kept the bomber in formation and did not lag behind its group.

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Three airmen of the 100th Bomb Group, Lieutenant Kenneth Menzie, Lieutenant Donald Strout and Lieutenant Norman Scott, plan the route they will take during the next mission in their B-17 Flying Fortress (serial number 42-30380). Image stamped on reverse: 'Reviewed and passed U.S. Army 23 Aug 1943 Press Censor E.T.O. U.S.A.' [stamp]'. Passed for publication 23 August 1943 INTLD 16 General Section Press Censorship Bureau '[stamp], 'Associated Press' [stamp] and '280035.' [Censor no.] Printed caption on reve

100th Bomb Group

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

People

Richard R Ayesh

  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 100th Bomb Group 349th Bomb Squadron
  • Highest Rank: Lieutenant
  • Role/Job: Bombardier

Robert L Bird

  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 100th Bomb Group 349th Bomb Squadron
  • Highest Rank: Staff Sergeant
  • Role/Job: Ball Turret Gunner

Eugene T Jensen

  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 349th Bomb Squadron
  • Role/Job: Pilot

James J Millett

  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 349th Bomb Squadron
  • Highest Rank: Second Lieutenant
  • Role/Job: Co-Pilot

James K Roberts

  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 100th Bomb Group 349th Bomb Squadron
  • Role/Job: Radio Operator / Gunner

Aircraft

The nose art of a B-17 Flying Fortress (serial number 43-38011) nicknamed "The Reluctant Dragon" of the 100th Bomb Group.

43-38011

  • Aircraft Type: B-17 Flying Fortress
  • Nicknames: The Reluctant Dragon
  • Unit: 100th Bomb Group 349th Bomb Squadron

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Floyd E.Thomasson

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Database - 100th Bomb Group (Heavy) Foundation (100thbg.com)

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100th Bomb Group Foundation Directory, 2000 - 2001 / Drawn from the records of the National Museum of the Mighty Eighth Air Force, Savannah, Georgia

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John C. Gonda

Object number: UPL 67942 - John C. Gonda, first officer and navigator, won...