Irving Podolsky served as a navigator with the 388th Bomb Group.

He was Killed in Action (KIA) when his aircraft B-17 'Shy Ann' 42-102953 crashed.



He is remembered by his nephew:

"My uncle, Irving E. Podolsky, was a Flight Officer flying out of England during WWII. His plane was shot down September 28, 1944 after a bombing run destroying German oil fields. His place went down over the English Channel and he died."



"I would love to learn more about what happened to him and his crew, and about his missions. Might the American Air Museum have any of this information? My parents and grandparents have all died and as I approach 70 years old I would love to know more about my uncle. I was born just as my mother received news of his death so I was born into the sadness of his loss. Thank you for whatever information you can share with me."



"Thank you too for this wonderful work you are doing to help remember and honor those who gave their lives to defend England and the rest of the world from the Nazi attacks.

Sincerely, Dr. Tom Pinkson"