Book which lists W. D. Mangrum's missions as a tail gunner in a B-24 Bomber during World War II from January 8, 1944 to May 23, 1944. Each mission is numbered and includes the date, the target and a description of what occurred during the mission. There are two photos included, one of W. D. Mangrum wearing a flight jacket, and one of the "Wells Cargo" Crew, which is nine men standing or kneeling in front of an aircraft.
Physical Description
[53] p. ; 29 cm. + 2 photographs (b&w ; 22 x 28 cm. or smaller)
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Main Title:
WWII: My Diary of Missions
Added Title:
Of his 50 missions as a tail gunner in a B-52 Bomber--January 8, 1944 to May 23, 1944
Description
Book which lists W. D. Mangrum's missions as a tail gunner in a B-24 Bomber during World War II from January 8, 1944 to May 23, 1944. Each mission is numbered and includes the date, the target and a description of what occurred during the mission. There are two photos included, one of W. D. Mangrum wearing a flight jacket, and one of the "Wells Cargo" Crew, which is nine men standing or kneeling in front of an aircraft.
Physical Description
[53] p. ; 29 cm. + 2 photographs (b&w ; 22 x 28 cm. or smaller)
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