KASTAUFFER Posted October 13, 2013 Share #1 Posted October 13, 2013 This group is one of the most complete I have found to an 8th AAF B-17 pilot . He flew 30 missions between June and Sept 1944 with the 457th Bomb Group and made it home. I don't have his A-2 or combat Flight Log, but the rest tells the story of a typical 8th Air Force pilot who survived to complete his tour in 1944. When you look at the photo of him, you can tell the uniform below is the same in the photo. Even the ribbon bars match. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KASTAUFFER Posted October 13, 2013 Author Share #2 Posted October 13, 2013 This is his Air Cadet ID badge Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KASTAUFFER Posted October 13, 2013 Author Share #3 Posted October 13, 2013 Awards from his Flight School . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KASTAUFFER Posted October 13, 2013 Author Share #4 Posted October 13, 2013 His graduation ring from flight school Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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KASTAUFFER Posted October 13, 2013 Author Share #6 Posted October 13, 2013 Photo in his Air Cadet uniform Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KASTAUFFER Posted October 13, 2013 Author Share #7 Posted October 13, 2013 Training flight logbook Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KASTAUFFER Posted October 13, 2013 Author Share #8 Posted October 13, 2013 Diplomas from schools and graduation card from flight school Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KASTAUFFER Posted October 13, 2013 Author Share #9 Posted October 13, 2013 Army Pilot Certificate Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KASTAUFFER Posted October 13, 2013 Author Share #10 Posted October 13, 2013 Photo of all the paperwork ( too much to show ) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KASTAUFFER Posted October 13, 2013 Author Share #11 Posted October 13, 2013 His Mission lists Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KASTAUFFER Posted October 13, 2013 Author Share #12 Posted October 13, 2013 Citations for his DFC and 4 Air Medals Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KASTAUFFER Posted October 13, 2013 Author Share #13 Posted October 13, 2013 Escape and Evasion document Separation Documents Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KASTAUFFER Posted October 13, 2013 Author Share #14 Posted October 13, 2013 Finally, a crew photo signed by everyone Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KASTAUFFER Posted October 13, 2013 Author Share #15 Posted October 13, 2013 The thread is dedicated to the memory of the men of " The Fireball Outfit" , the 457th Bomb Group who didn't make it home during the war. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JDK Posted October 13, 2013 Share #16 Posted October 13, 2013 Very Nice group Kurt! I have a special place in my heart for the 457th. The first A-2 jacket grouping that I ever bought (And Still Have) was to a 457th BG Navigator that was one of the original crews that flew planes over there from the U.S. and flew the first missions of the Group. Congrats on a very nice set. JD Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ricardo Posted October 14, 2013 Share #17 Posted October 14, 2013 Great group!! Perfect! Congrats! Ricardo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sabrejet Posted October 14, 2013 Share #18 Posted October 14, 2013 Helluva grouping! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobgee Posted October 14, 2013 Share #19 Posted October 14, 2013 Great group, Kurt! Congrats.....Bob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GIKyle Posted October 14, 2013 Share #20 Posted October 14, 2013 Awesome group Kurt!!! That has almost everything one would want Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigJohn#3RD Posted October 14, 2013 Share #21 Posted October 14, 2013 Kurt, They do not get any better than this group. Unbelievable the number of missions to Germany but lucky for him only one trip to Berlin. God Bless Him and the ones that did not make it home fighting for our freedom. John Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Waltz41 Posted October 14, 2013 Share #22 Posted October 14, 2013 Very nice grouping, thanks for sharing! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattsmilitary Posted October 20, 2013 Share #23 Posted October 20, 2013 Very nice grouping and sooo complete! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KASTAUFFER Posted October 20, 2013 Author Share #24 Posted October 20, 2013 I feel fortunate to be taking care of this group. Groups like this get split up all the time . Kurt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
katieony Posted October 20, 2013 Share #25 Posted October 20, 2013 Very nice! Thanks for posting! Mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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