Pistol Packin' Mama B-24 Victory Over Nazi Fighters
The Pistol Packin' Mama, a B24 Liberator, flew a crucial mission to an important German aircraft plant. Despite losing an engine, intense flak, and waves of JU 88 and ME 110 attackers, the crew completed the bomb run and struck the target. The mission tallied 15 downed fighters as sure kills, one waist gunner was killed heroically, and Lt Ebersole and crew continued defending the bomber to the end.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. W. Montagna
NEA Service, Inc
Jerry
Germany
Naz
Sunday Programs at Dothan Recreation Center Pace Week
The Dothan Recreation Center lists Sunday afternoon events drawing visitors from Camp Rucker and Napier Field. Last Sunday's program featured Sergeant Baath Division baritone Private Aubert Swiss pianist and Private First Class Stanley violinist. A variety show by the 2nd Infantry Regiment is set for next Sunday July 2 at 4 pm with local talent presented by the Victory Belle Organization. Mrs Wiley Deal will read aloud and refreshments serving a night supper follow.
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Dothan Recreation Center
Camp Rucker
Napier Field
Charles Baath
Roger Aubert
Switzerland
Carol Stanley
M2nd Infantry
Victory Belle
Wiley Deal
Plano
Hicks in England Arrives Overseas, Ashford Soldier Safe
Private Eural Hicks of Ashford arrived safely in England with wife Maggie Hall Hicks reporting the news. He was stationed at Camp Carson, Colorado, before going overseas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eural Hicks
Ashford
England
Maggie Hall Hicks
Pte. Hicks
Camp Carson
Col
Gert's Place Aircrew Bails Out After Heavy Combat
Our right waist gunner S-Sgt R J Prescher was hit in both legs by fragments of a 20 mm but stayed at his gun until relieved by S-Sgt J Mills. Mills had a busy time with damage to his turret and a 20 mm shell piercing the turret door. Our nose turret gunner 5 Sgt H R Clements took a 20 mm pass under his seat and his gun system failed. Ball turret gunner Sgt F A Genbough kept firing despite damage, downing six Nazis. Our No 4 engine failed from a cut oil line, craft drifted on one engine and, unable to reach base, the crew bailed out and finished the ride on a truck.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Heri
Paul
O. K
Prescher
Mills
Mama
Srenier
Houch
Gert
R. J. Prescher
J. Mills
Sgt. Mills
H. R. Clements
Rescue Efforts Underway For Stranded Airmen At Grand Canyon
Army airmen in a four engine bomber seek to guide a third ground group to three parachutists marooned on a desert plateau 500 feet above the Colorado River. Two ranger parties with 33 mules move toward the canyon floor while a northern rim land route is studied. The airmen Lt Charles Goldblum Flight Officer Maurice Cruickshank Jr and Cpl Roy Embanks are named among the rescued crew. The WPE has designated 25 000 strialers for civilian use during io.
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Grand Canyon
Ariz
Colorado River
Mile Deep
U.S. Park Service
Charles Goldblum
Pittsburgh
Maurice J. Cruickshank, Jr
Lawrence
Mass
Cpl
Roy W. Embanks
Kalispell
Mont
Military Vehicle Production Plans for 1944 Announced
The plan outlines one million military vehicles including civilian commercial units and trail gear to be built in 1944. This program targets rapid mobilization and boosted domestic manufacture, leveraging existing factories and wartime labor to meet expected demand.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Civatian
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Dieppe
Lmz
Jett
S-Set Paul & Biorort
Ebersole
Brg
Rainer Studio
Nene Waterreni
EGDAK
Arthur E. Malone
Houston Warehouse Co
Fester St
Dothan, Ala
Ricks IN
Jer
HE Bales
Leopatra
Major Hoonle
Xtcher
By Williams
America
Army Air Forces
WPE
Wave Recrae
Zwe Naval
Gymingham Navy
Dothan
Tetrurang
Wil Discuy
Lora Louis
Othe
Stephen Service
Elcirial
Cowie
Overloxe
Dothan Roofing & Enter
Calieenty Tages Ray
Pilcher Warehouse & Gin Co
Central Depot
Lalo
AP News
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