Donald E Baker

Military

Shot down over Hungary on his 21st mission on B-17 #44-6555, after the aircraft lost power in two engines and was forced to drop from the formation. Bailed out with his fellow crew members. All survived the jump and the war.

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Units served with

A B-17 Flying Fortress (serial number 44-5287) of the 463rd Bomb Group, 15th Air Force in flight with open bomb bay doors. Handwritten caption on reverse: '463 BG Gills.'
  • Unit Hierarchy: Group
  • Air Force: Fifteenth Air Force
  • Type Category: Bombardment

Aircraft

  • Aircraft Type: B-17 Flying Fortress
  • Unit: 463rd Bomb Group 772nd Bomb Squadron

Revisions

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Contributorjmoore43
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Added punctuation in the "Summary biography" to aid readability.

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ContributorPaul Globus
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Paul Globus, nephew of radio operator, Gerald Koty.

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Information provided by Paul Globus, Nephew of Gerald Koty.;
MACR 12999.