UPL 37049

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Berlin Sleeper II Crew Woodford Ross Thompson, Bombardier, back row, center

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Units

People

  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 97th Bomb Group 342nd Bomb Squadron
  • Highest Rank: Captain
  • Role/Job: Bombardier

Aircraft

A B-17 Flying Fortress (serial number 41-24370) nicknamed "Berlin Sleeper" of the 342nd Bomb Squadron, 97th Bomb Group. The aircraft survived its 'tour' and returned to the USA in October 1943. Handwritten caption on reverse: '342BS, 97BG, Returned USA 10/43.' Printed caption on reverse: '53448 AC - Boeing B-17 "Berlin Sleeper". U.S. Air Force Photo.' On reverse: US Air Force 1361st Photographic Squadron AAVS (MAC) Photo [Stamps].
  • Aircraft Type: B-17 Flying Fortress
  • Nicknames: Berlin sleeper ii

Revisions

Date:
Contributorjet54
ChangesCreated entry with caption, person associations and aircraft associations
Sources

Personal Collection of Judson Eugene Thompson