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Re: Need to ask questions of a veteran for a school report.

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By: Ed York
On: 02/18/2006
1. Served in the air force.
2. During WW2-401st 693th Sq, Bb Gp (B-17's)seven missions bombing Germany. My job was gunnery instructor. Plane shot up once forcing an emergency landing in France.
3. During Korean War=98th Bb Gp,613th Bb Sqdn.B-29's. Bombing North Korea. Completed 54 missions as Senior Gunner.
4.  Served for twenty years.Wartime about 2to3.
5. Rank when retired Master Seargent.
6. Have a 50% disability due to hearing loss as a result of flying and working around guns and airplanes.
7. There were no MRE's-But we had K=rations which I rarely used
but I liked the Breakfast meal best.
8. Biggest EngagementDuring WW21st 1000 plane bombing raid over Germany. Korean War --none Just ordinary bombing runs.
Hope this is of some help to you