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Crew of B-17 Section Eight

 Crew of B-17 Section Eight

The Crew of B-17, named "Section Eight", of the 334th Bomb Squadron, 95th Bombardment Group, 8th Air Force.

Front Row (L to R)

  • John H. Corbin (Pilot)
  • Harold W. Pierpoint (Co-Pilot)
  • Hobart O. Williams (Bombardier)
  • George C. Hood (Navigator)
    Back Row (L to R)
  • Frank Rump (Engineer & Waist Gunner)
  • Celestin J. Hollenhorst (Radio Operator)
  • William W. Lamiman (Arorer Gunner)
  • Robert R. Matheny (Asst. Engineer & Ball Turret)
  • Melton Frazier (Top Turret Gunner)
  • Alexander Von Stade (Tail Gunner

    George Hood wearing his A-2 jacket.

    Photos Courtesy of George C. Hood.

     Crew of B-17 Section Eight



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