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Nose Art for Silver Slipper 42-32045

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Units

The insignia of the 96th Bomb Group.
  • Unit Hierarchy: Group
  • Air Force: Eighth Air Force
  • Type Category: Bombardment

People

  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 96th Bomb Group 339th Bomb Squadron
  • Service Numbers: 36675216
  • Highest Rank: Staff Sergeant
  • Role/Job: Waist Gunner

Aircraft

A B-17 Flying Fortress (QJ-R, serial number 42-32045) of the 339th Bomb Squadron, 96th Bomb Group.
  • Aircraft Type: B-17 Flying Fortress
  • Nicknames: Silver Slipper
  • Unit: 96th Bomb Group 339th Bomb Squadron

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My father, Norman Frederick Christian, was a crew member on 42-32045 and was shot down by German Flak on July 19, 1944 while on their bomb run over Schweinfurt. My father and the rest of the crew were captured and were POW's until liberated in May 1945.