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Title: In Memory Of Colonel Magic And All Veterans Who Served And Have Gone Beyond
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Published: May 28, 2010
Author: war
Post Date: 2010-05-28 11:17:39 by war
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Comments: 19
Take a moment this weekend to remember those who served and either paid with their lives or have left us. And feel free to thank a veteran for being willing to do so.
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#16. To: war (#0)
Here's a great beyond pick * Best Bombing Results (greatest percent of bombs on target) * Greatest tonnage of bombs dropped on target * Largest number of aircraft attacking. They were the only unit ever recognized in this manner. In addition, the 379th had other distinctions including being quickest Bomb Group to complete its first 300 missions (of a wartime total of 330 missions) and, for a time, holding both the highest sortie count and lowest loss/abort rate in the 8th AF.. They dropped more than 26,000 tons of bombs and claimed the destruction of 315 enemy aircraft. During its history, the 379th operated about 308 total Flying Fortresses losing 149 by the end of the war, a somewhat sombering 48% loss rate.[end] Family member was Ball Turret gunner on B 17G #43 37743 piloted by Raymond L Foulger. Side note....several Hollywood Actors saw service with the Mighty 8th. Rush Limbaugh can go choke down some oxy,......Chickenhawk trash!
#17. To: Parrot with speed dial (#16)
Kewel...
BTTT
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379th has a few good photos with high clarity from the war,
so glad this artist chose the 379th BG.
Freepages Military excerpt:
Among its many distinctions, the 379th was awarded the unprecedented "8th Air Force Operational Grand Slam" for operations during May 1944 in recognition for being first in each of the three areas in which Bomb Groups were graded:
Clarke Gable,.....Jimmy Stewart.
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