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These
lists was compiled from various 39th BG orders, crew histories
and Sqaudron Rosters as well names listed in "History
of 39th Bomb Group" Ground Echelon Section |
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Can
you help determine what squadron and/or what position these
veterans held? These names were found in various documents
of the 39th BG. |
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Currently
this has Biographies of various Operations and Ground Echelon
Command personnel |
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The
Armament Section was reponsible for the proper function
of all guns, bomb racks and associated equipment on the
B-29s. Updated added 62nd
Sqd Armament Section
Bombsight
Mechanics were considered part of this section - they
were responsible for the maintenance and repair of the
bombsight and as it related to the B-29's auto pilot system.
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This
section was charged with the care and maintenance of the
Central Fire Control System. Updated
added 61st Sqd CFC Maint Section |
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This
section has photos of those men who repaired and kept the
planes flying. |
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This
section handled personnel
records, rosters and transmission of orders covering every
activity from pay and promotions to promotions and citations
and transfers |
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Updated to include: HQ, 60th, 61st & 62nd Ordnance Personnel |
Personal
Equipment Section
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Sgt
Boyd Owen - Personal Equipment Technician - 61st Squadron |
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Cpl
Louis Montuori - Camera Technician - 60th Squadron
Sgt Howard V. Dickey - Camera Technician - 61st Squadron -
Sgt James M. Little - Camera Technician - 62nd Squadron |
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This
was responsible for the repair and replacement of propellers
and governors on the aircraft of the group. |
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Identification
help is needed for this section |
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60th
Squadron Sheet Metal Section |