Albert Miller Van Dyke
MilitaryAlbert Van Dyke was Tail Gunner on B-17 #42-39783, shot down 19 May 1944. Captured in Kletkamp, Germany on 19 May 1944. Prisoner of War (POW).
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Units served with
- Unit Hierarchy: Group
- Air Force: Eighth Air Force
- Type Category: Bombardment
- Unit Hierarchy: Squadron
- Air Force: Eighth Air Force
- Type Category: Bombardment
People
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 379th Bomb Group 526th Bomb Squadron
- Service Numbers: 13068908
- Highest Rank: Staff Sergeant
- Role/Job: Radio Operator
![Staff-Sergeant Robert J Brockman of the 379th Bomb Group paints a mission marking onto the nose of B-17 Flying Fortress 42-39783, nicknamed "Blues in the Knight". Image stamped on reverse: 'International News Photos.' [stamp], 'Passed for Publciation 6 Apr 1944.' [stamp] and '314922.' [Censor no.] Printed caption on reverse: '' HB 35. S/Sgt. Robert Brackman chalks up 38th Bomb on "Blues in the night" ( See above for details).'](https://assets.americanairmuseum.com/s3fs-public/styles/teaser_thumb_x2/public/freeman/media-380043.jpg.webp?itok=vThpPgpx)
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 379th Bomb Group 526th Bomb Squadron
- Service Numbers: 35310857
- Highest Rank: Staff Sergeant
- Role/Job: Crew Chief
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 379th Bomb Group 526th Bomb Squadron
- Service Numbers: 19115504
- Highest Rank: Sergeant
- Role/Job: Waist Gunner
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 379th Bomb Group 526th Bomb Squadron
- Service Numbers: O-707054
- Highest Rank: Second Lieutenant
- Role/Job: Navigator
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 379th Bomb Group 526th Bomb Squadron
- Service Numbers: 20153772 at enlistment, then O-757896
- Highest Rank: Second Lieutenant
- Role/Job: Bombardier
Aircraft
- Aircraft Type: B-17 Flying Fortress
- Nicknames: Blues in the Knight
- Unit: 379th Bomb Group 526th Bomb Squadron
Missions
- Date: 19 May 1944
Places
- Site type: Airfield
Events
| Event | Location | Date | Description |
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Born |
Dawson, Colfax County, New Mexico, United States | 5 October 1922 | |
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Other Prisoner of War (POW) |
Germany | 19 May 1944 | Captured near Kletkamp, Germany. Interned mainly at Stalag Luft 4. |
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Other Bailed out |
19 May 1944 | of B-17 #42-39783 over Blekendorf, Germany | |
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Died |
27 November 1999 | ||
| French, Colfax County, New Mexico | |||
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Enlisted |
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Buried |
Albert Van Dyke rests at the Santa Fe National Cemetery in Santa Fe, New Mexico |