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Trying to find missions my Dad flew on

My Dad, Wilbur J Derr was a ground crew chief for the 452, 730 sq at Doepham Green.  He has since passed away and He had said he had flown on 5 missions, one going into Russia.  I am trying to locate what missions he flew on.  I also have pictures of him with "Punched Fowl" and E-Rat-Icator.
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    Bob,
     
    Check here for starters ...
    http://mighty8thaf.preller.us/php/1Unit.php?Unitkey=452
     
    http://www.angelfire.com/ne2/b17sunriseserenade/
     
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    Bob,
    I am the Historian for the 452nd Bomb Group Assciation.
    I show a MSG Wilbur J. Derr flying two missions on 11 September 1944 and 15 March 1945.  Information is from the Unit Load Lists.  I suspect the remaining missions may have 'Chow Hound' missions.  The Group kept no records of those missions.
    The National Archives lists a Wilbur J. Derr as enlisting in the Air Corps, August 1941 in Pennsylvania.  Born 1921,  Is this your Father?
    PM me your email address.  I will forward what information I have to you.
    Please advise.
     
    Thank you, Howard
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    Howard W. Keller, Jr. (LTC, US Army, Ret)
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    Howard that is my Dad, He is from Penna.  My e-mail is mbfdchief2@aol.com
    I also have pictures of him with crew members of the E-rat-icator and punched fowl. It would be nice to know who the crew is.  I also have pictures of him with a group of ground crew and just pictures of Smokey Liz II ( no crew with aircraft).  I appreciate your help
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    Bob,
     
    If you know about when the photo was taken for the I-RAT-ICATOR I can tell you the crews that flew missions in it.  Will forward you a copy of the original crew.
     
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    Howard that is my Dad, He is from Penna.  My e-mail is mbfdchief2@aol.com
    I also have pictures of him with crew members of the E-rat-icator and punched fowl. It would be nice to know who the crew is.  I also have pictures of him with a group of ground crew and just pictures of Smokey Liz II ( no crew with aircraft).  I appreciate your help

     
    Bob,
    My error on the Chow Hound Missions.  It has been brought to my attention that the 452nd BG did keep records on the Chow Hound MIssions.  I will contact the National Archives and provide an update.
    Thank you, Howard


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