483rd Bombardment Group

In the spring of 1944 the 5th Bomb Wing of the 15th Air Force added their final B-17 group. The Rigor Mortis was assigned to the 483rd Bombardment Group, March 31, 1944 and flew a number of missions. However, 25233 was so war-weary he was found in the repair depot on more than one occasion during a month. It would fly its last missions.

817th Bomb Squadron

Crews and Missions:

Glen L. McSparran, Pilot
Harry L. Millet
Russell C. Waters
Norman A. Black
Charles S. Shortridge
Lawrence E. LaFlamme
Allyn G. Jackson
Albin H. Bjorklund
Kenneth C. Stout
Emil Wasnuk
Wallace Boggs, Pilot

Norman Black's 5th Mission

Glen McSparran Crew

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Some of the men listed did not survive the war. We honor their memory. Others returned to the states. I would like to get in contact with any survivors, spouses, descendants or other family members. Thank You.

Read details of missions in this book that contains 291 photos of pictures, artifacts, strike photos and newspaper clippings presented in this oversized 8x10 inch format.

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Softcover, 2020. ISBN: 9781714727803 8x10 in. 382 pages. 291 Black & White pictures of documents, photos and artifacts.

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Hardcover, 2020. ISBN: 9781714711666 8x10 in. 382 pages. 125 Color and 166 Black & White pictures of documents, photos and artifacts.