Pittman Cited for Quick Engine Change on Liberator Bomber
Archie Pittman of Bron te Texas and three ground crewmen received commendation from Col Albert J Shower for a rapid engine change on a B 24 Liberator at Madi son Army Air Field. They feathered an engine then completed the swap in under 8 12 hours, preparing the aircraft for an immediate mission.
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Archie Pittman
Bronze Texas
Albert J.shower
Madison
Wisconsin
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Pittman
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Ownership Statement for The Bronte Enterprise 1944
Corrected ownership report for The Bronte Enterprise a weekly newspaper in Bronte Coke County Texas as of October 1 1944 lists D M West as owner publisher and editor. Indebtedness and bonds held none with no bondholders. Sworn and subscribed as of 1944. Buy more bonds.
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Bronte Texas
Air crew prepares for test flight after hard conditions
In the evening under poor lighting, the air crew ready an aircraft for test flight at 4 00 the next morning and prepare for a combat mission within twelve hours. The citation lauds the men’s skill and steadfastness. Sgt. Pittman, joining February 12 1943, was timekeeper for Brown Root Construction. his parents live in Bronte Texas. Other ground men cited include Samuel Urmson Jr of Niles Ohio.
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Pittman
Brown- Root Consttuction Company
Oliver L. Pittman
Box -75
Bronte
Texas
Samuel Urmson, Jr
Niles
Ohio
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