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Joliet Lieutenant Guides B-17 Through German Attack
First Lieut. Robert G. Krakar of Joliet guided a formation of eighth air force bombers in an attack on Bingen marshalling yards after oxygen fails on deck. He shared an emergency bottle with the co pilot and navigator. crew reached base safely. Krakar, 25, is a Joliet Township High School graduate and former American Baking employee who joined the RAF in 1942 and serves with the 487th bombardment group.
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Robert G. Krakar
Eighth Air Force
England
Bingen
Germany
Lieut
Krakar
Joliet Township High School
Lieut. Krakar
Otto Krakar
Highland Avenue
American Baking Company
RAF
487Th
Third Bombardment Division
England-Africa
Messerschmitt
Regensburg