Paul G Moore

Military
media-31998.jpeg UPL 31998 "Lead crew on bombing mission to Kiel, Germany, pose in front of Boeing B-17 "Flying Fortress" 'Jersey Bounce'. 303rd Bomb Group, England. 19 May 1943."

Rear L-R: S/Sgt Emile V Bitter Jr, Capt Paul G Moore, 1Lt William J Anderson, Capt Kirk R Mitchell, 1Lt Richard R Hopper, Capt Robert J Nolan.
Front L-R: T/Sgt Roy J Hively, S/Sgt James Patton Goff, S/Sgt Frank M Mathews, S/Sgt Allerton F Meddaugh, T/Sgt Milton Hamill.

Object Number - UPL 31998 - "Lead crew on bombing mission to Kiel, Germany, pose in front of Boeing B-17 "Flying Fortress" 'Jersey Bounce'. 303rd Bomb Group, England. 19 May...

25-Feb-42 Assigned as a Navigator the 303BG/359BS at Pendleton Field, Oregon. He became a Lead Navigator with 360BS and served in that capacity on several aircraft of the 360BS. Flew on 16 credited missions and flew his last mission on 21-May-43.



Mission participation (See Biography events - UNDER CONSTRUCTION)

Connections

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Units served with

Official emblem of the 303rd Bomb Group approved 7 November 1942.
  • Unit Hierarchy: Group
  • Air Force: Eighth Air Force
  • Type Category: Bombardment

Aircraft

A B-17 Flying Fortress (serial number 41-24559) nicknamed "Old Soljer" of the 303rd Bomb Group. Passed as censored 25 Jan 1943. Handwritten caption on reverse: 'B-17 "Old Soljer". 25 Jan 1943.' Printed caption attached: 'How The Boys Live And Work At Flying Fortress Station In England. Wide World Photo Shows:- Side view of Fortress. This one's been named "Old Soljer" by her crew, who have painted the name on the side of the fuselage, as shown here. WW/ALA. 26-1-43.' On reverse: Ministry of Information, As
  • Aircraft Type: B-17 Flying Fortress
  • Nicknames: Ooold Soljer
  • Unit: 303rd Bomb Group 360th Bomb Squadron
Sergeant Peter Soria of the 303rd Bomb Group swings the propellor of a B-17 Flying Fortress (serial number 41-24567) nicknamed "Beats Me!?". Image stamped on reverse: ‘Copyright Current Affairs Ltd.’ [stamp], ‘Passed for Publication 16 Dec 1942. [stamp] and ‘238766.’ [Censor no.] Printed caption on reverse: 'Naturally most U.S. boys in Britain wish they were back home and Sergt. Peter Soria of the U.S. Air Corps is no exception. He sends a message to that effect to his home at 172 and Hoyne Aven
  • Aircraft Type: B-17 Flying Fortress
  • Nicknames: Beats Me
  • Unit: 303rd Bomb Group 360th Bomb Squadron
A B-17 Flying Fortress (serial number 41-24579) of the 365th Bomb Squadron, 305th Bomb Group prepares for take off. Handwritten caption on reverse: '30/6/43.'
  • Aircraft Type: B-17 Flying Fortress
  • Nicknames: Thumper
  • Unit: 303rd Bomb Group 360th Bomb Squadron
Staff Sergeant Richard C. Fortunak of the 303rd Bomb Group, checks his machine gun on his B-17 Flying Fortress. Passed for publication 25 Jan 1943. Printed caption on reverse: 'How The Boys Live And Work At Flying Fortress Station In England. Wide World Photo Shows:- Staff Sgt. Richard C. Fortunak, 1260 West 17th Avenue, Gary, Ind., Waist Gunner in a Fortress, which he and his crew mates have named "Hoosier Kid", adjusts gun in his turret. WW/ALA. 26-1-43.' On reverse: Associated Press, US Army Press Cens
  • Aircraft Type: B-17 Flying Fortress
  • Nicknames: The 8 Ball
  • Unit: 303rd Bomb Group 359th Bomb Squadron
  • Aircraft Type: B-17 Flying Fortress
  • Nicknames: The 8 Ball MK II
  • Unit: 303rd Bomb Group 359th Bomb Squadron

Missions

Places

Events

Event Location Date Description

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Assigned to Group

Pendleton, OR 97801, USA 25 February 1942 Assigned to the 303BG as a Navigator on 25-Feb-42 at Pendleton Field, Pendleton, Oregon.

Other

Asssigned to Aircraft

Biggs Field, TX 79918, USA 15 September 1942 Assigned as Navigator on B-17F 41-24581 "The '8' Ball", 303BG/359BS at Biggs Field, El Paso Texas.

Other

Arrived in UK

Molesworth, Huntingdon, Cambridgeshire PE28, UK 21 October 1942 Arrived at Molesworth, UK as a passenger on B-17F 41-24581 "The '8' Ball", 303BG/359BS.

Other

Mission #1, CPT Paul G. Moore w/B-17F 41-24581, 303BG/359BS

Saint-Nazaire, France 17 November 1942 Served as the Lead Navigator on B-17F 41-24581, "The '8' Ball", 330BG/359BS on a mission to bomb the U-Boat pens at St. Nazaire, France. RTB OK.

Other

Mission #2, CPT Paul G. Moore w/B-17F 41-24559, 303BG/330BS

Lille, France 6 December 1942 Served as the Group Navigator on B-17F 41-24559, "Ooold Soljer", 330BG/360BS on a mission to bomb the carriage and wagon works at Lille, France. RTB OK.

Other

Mission #3, CPT Paul G. Moore w/B-17F 41-24579, 303BG/360BS

Saint-Nazaire, France 3 January 1943 Served as the Lead Navigator on B-17F 41-24579, "Thumper", 330BG/360BS on a mission to bomb the U-Boat pens at St. Nazaire, France. RTB OK.

Other

Mission #4, CPT Paul G. Moore w/B-17F 41-24567, 303BG/360BS

Lille, France 13 January 1943 Served as the Lead Navigator on B-17F 41-24567, "Beats Me", 330BG/360BS on a mission to bomb the Lille Fives Locomotive Factory at Lille, France. RTB OK.

Other

Mission #5, CPT Paul G. Moore w/B-17F 41-24559, 303BG/360BS

Lorient, France 23 January 1943 Served as the Group Navigator on B-17F 41-24559, "Ooold Soljer", 330BG/360BS on a mission to bomb the U-Boat pens at Loreint, France. RTB OK.

Other

Mission #6, CPT Paul G. Moore w/B-17F 41-24559, 303BG/360BS - Aborted

Hamm, Germany 2 February 1943 Served as Command Navigator on B-17F 41-24559, "Ooold Soljer", 330BG/360BS on a mission to bomb the railroad marshalling yards at Hamm, Germany, but mechanical failures forced the pilot to abort the sortie. RTB OK.

Other

Mission #7, CPT Paul G. Moore w/B-17F 41-24559, 303BG/360BS - Aborted

Osnabrück, Germany 4 February 1943 Served as Command Navigator on B-17F 41-24559, "Ooold Soljer", 330BG/360BS on a mission to bomb the industrial areas of Osnabruck, Germany, but mechanical failures forced the pilot to abort the sortie. RTB OK.

Other

Mission #8, CPT Paul G. Moore w/B-17F 41-24559, 303BG/360BS - Aborted

Hamm, Germany 14 February 1943 Served as Command Navigator on B-17F 41-24559, "Ooold Soljer", 330BG/360BS on a mission to bomb the railroad marshalling yards at Hamm, Germany, but cold and severe weather forced Wing Command to recall the entire 303BG formation. RTB OK.

Other

Mission #9, CPT Paul G. Moore w/B-17F 41-24559, 303BG/360BS - Aborted

Saint-Nazaire, France 16 February 1943 Served as Command Navigator on B-17F 41-24559, "Ooold Soljer", 330BG/360BS on a mission to bomb the U-Boat pens at St. Nazaire, France, but mechanical failures forced the pilot to abort the sortie.

Other

Mission #10, CPT Paul G. Moore w/B-17F 41-24635, 303BG/359BS

Wilhelmshaven, Germany 26 February 1943 Served as Navigator on B-17F 41-24635, "Eight Ball II", 330BG/359BS on a mission to bomb the naval facilities and U-Boat pens at Wilhelmshaven, Germany, RTB OK.

Other

Mission #11, CPT Paul G. Moore w/B-17F 41-24559, 303BG/360BS

Brest, France 27 February 1943 Served as Command Navigator on B-17F 41-24559, "Ooold Soljer", 330BG/360BS on a mission to bomb the port area and U-Boat pens at Brest, France. RTB OK.

Other

Mission #12, CPT Paul G. Moore w/B-17F 41-24559, 303BG/360BS

Lorient, France 6 March 1943 Served as Command Navigator on B-17F 41-24559, "Ooold Soljer", 330BG/360BS on a mission to bomb the U-Boat pens at Lorient, France. RTB OK.

Other

Mission #13, CPT Paul G. Moore w/B-17F 41-24559, 303BG/360BS

Amiens, France 13 March 1943 Served as Command Navigator on B-17F 41-24559, "Ooold Soljer", 330BG/360BS on a mission to bomb the railroad marshalling yards at Amiens, France. RTB OK.

Revisions

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Lee Cunningham 15-Mar-2016. Added Mission #10 event per 303BG website, Gary Moncur, Historian, Mission Report of 26-Feb-43: http://www.303rdbg.com/missionreports/017.pdf. Re-numbered old mission #10 to #11, #11 to #12, #12 to #13.

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Lee Cunningham 16-Mar-2016. Made connection to Mission of 26-Feb-43 per 303BG website, Gary Moncur, Historain. Mission Report of 26-Feb-43: http://www.303rdbg.com/missionreports/017.pdf

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Lee Cunningham 4-Mar-2016. Added Mission #12 event per 303BG website, Gary Moncur, Historian, Mission Report of 13-Mar-43: http://www.303rdbg.com/missionreports/023-.pdf

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Lee Cunningham 4-Mar-2016. Added Mission #11 event per 303BG website, Gary Moncur, Historian, Mission Report of 6-Mar-43: http://www.303rdbg.com/missionreports/020-.pdf

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Lee Cunningham 4-May-2016. Made connections to 41-24559 and Missions of 6-Mar-43 and 13-Mar-43 per 303BG website, Gary Moncur, Historian, Mission Reports of dates listed: http://www.303rdbg.com/

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Lee Cunningham 25-Feb-2016. Added Mission #10 event per 303BG website, Gary Moncur, Historian, Mission Report of 27-Feb-43: http://www.303rdbg.com/missionreports/018-.pdf

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Lee Cunningham 25-Feb-2016. Added Mission #9 event per 303BG website, Gary Moncur, Historian, Mission Report of 16-Feb-43: http://www.303rdbg.com/missionreports/016-.pdf

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Lee Cunningham 25-Feb-2016. Added Mission #8 event per 303BG website, Gary Moncur, Historian, Mission Report of 14-Feb-43: http://www.303rdbg.com/missionreports/015-.pdf

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Lee Cunningham 25-Feb-2016. Added Mission #7 event per 303BG website, Gary Moncur, Historian, Mission Report of 4-Feb-43: http://www.303rdbg.com/missionreports/014-.pdf

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Lee Cunningham 25-Feb-2016. Added Mission #6 event per 303BG website, Gary Moncur, Historian, Mission Report of 2-Feb-43: http://www.303rdbg.com/missionreports/013-.pdf

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Lee Cunningham 25-Feb-2016. Made connections to Missions of 6-Dec-42, 3-Jan-43, 13-Jan-43, 23-Jan-43, 2 Feb-43, 4-Feb-43, 14-Feb-43, 16-Feb-43 and 27-Feb-43 per 303BG records: http://www.303rdbg.com/

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Lee Cunningham 2-Feb-2016. Added Mission #5 event per 303BG website, Gary Moncur, Historian, Mission Report of 23-Jan-43: http://www.303rdbg.com/missionreports/011-.pdf

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Lee Cunningham 2-Feb-2016. Added Mission #4 event per 303BG website, Gary Moncur, Historian, Mission Report of 13-Jan-43: http://www.303rdbg.com/missionreports/010-.pdf

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Lee Cunningham 2-Feb-2016. Added Mission #3 event per 303BG website, Gary Moncur, Historian, Mission Report of 3-Jan-43: http://www.303rdbg.com/missionreports/009.pdf

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Lee Cunningham 2-Feb-2016. Added Mission #2 event per 303BG website, Gary Moncur, Historian, Mission Report of 6-Dec-42: http://www.303rdbg.com/missionreports/005.pdf

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Lee Cunningham 13-Dec-2015. Added Mission #1 event per 303BG website, Gary Moncur, Historian, Mission REport of 17-Nov-42: http://www.303rdbg.com/missionreports/001.pdf

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ContributorLee8thbuff
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Lee Cunningham 13-Dec-2015. Added Assign to Aircraft event per 303BG website, Gary Moncur, Historian, Personnel Roster: http://www.303rdbg.com/

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Lee Cunningham 13-Dec-2015. Added Assigned to Group event per 303BG website, Gary Moncur, Historian, Personnel Roster: http://www.303rdbg.com/

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Lee Cunningham 12-Dec-2015 Added Summary Biography and made connection to Place, Aircraft and Mission per 303BG website, Gary Moncur, Historian: http://www.303rdbg.com/

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Drawn from the records of the National Museum of the Mighty Eighth Air Force, Savannah, Georgia / http://303rdbg.com/rost-m.html#M

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