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A Green Hill Far Away by Robert Tomlin.
On the morning of October 14th 1943 along with 15 others from the 305th Bomb Group, Lazy Baby set off from Chelveston in England on Mission 115, the second Schweinfurt raid, later to become known as Black Thursday. By the time they reached Aachen on the outward leg only Lazy Baby and two others of the 305th were left flying, They were then seriously damaged and three crew severely injured whilst two bailed out. Diving from 23,000 ft to only 3,000 ft, pilot Ed Dienhart managed to escape the attacking fighters. With the ball turret gunner trapped and navigator seriously injured they proceeded at 30 to 50 feet, hedge-hopping all the way, to Switzerland and safety. Guided by the navigator Don Rowley who, despite having both arms virtually severed, managed to steer them from memory for over an hour to Switzerland where they made a dramatic crash landing only four miles from the German border. The navigator died the following day from his injuries. Whilst the pilot drew upon every ounce of h.........
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| | Item Code : DHM2515 | A Green Hill Far Away by Robert Tomlin. - Editions Available | |
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Great value : Value of signatures exceeds price of item! | Image size 30 inches x 15 inches (76cm x 38cm) |
Dienhart, Edward | | Pilot of B-17 Flying Fortress 'Lazy Baby'. |
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Zullo, Christy | | Waist Gunner of B-17 Flying Fortress 'Lazy Baby'. |
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Cinibulk, Robert | | Waist Gunner of B-17 Flying Fortress 'Lazy Baby'. |
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Thuring, LeoNO
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| | Schoolmaster, Aesch, Switzerland. Was at the scene as B-17 Flying Fortress 'Lazy Baby' came down and assisted the crew out of the aircraft. |
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Bolin, Brunson | | Co-pilot of B-17 Flying Fortress 'Lazy Baby'. Brunson Bolin was just 18 years old when he volunteered for the Army Air Force. Within months, he was training to be a pilot and flew the B-17 named the Lazy Baby. 2nd Lt Brunson Bolin was on his seventh mission - flying as a co-pilot. Their mission was to bomb the ball-bearing factory on the Schweinfurt Raid. They had just dropped their bombs when the plane was attacked. The left board engine was on fire, communication systems were de |
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Baus, Raymond | | Ball Turret Gunner of B-17 Flying Fortress 'Lazy Baby'. |
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+ Artist : Robert Tomlin | £50 Off! | Now : £110.00 | | In 3 Pairs
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View | Limited edition print.
Great value : Value of signatures exceeds price of item! | Image size 30 inches x 15 inches (76cm x 38cm) |
Dienhart, Edward | | Pilot of B-17 Flying Fortress 'Lazy Baby'. |
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Zullo, Christy | | Waist Gunner of B-17 Flying Fortress 'Lazy Baby'. |
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Cinibulk, Robert | | Waist Gunner of B-17 Flying Fortress 'Lazy Baby'. |
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Thuring, LeoNO
PHOTO
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| | Schoolmaster, Aesch, Switzerland. Was at the scene as B-17 Flying Fortress 'Lazy Baby' came down and assisted the crew out of the aircraft. |
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Bolin, Brunson | | Co-pilot of B-17 Flying Fortress 'Lazy Baby'. Brunson Bolin was just 18 years old when he volunteered for the Army Air Force. Within months, he was training to be a pilot and flew the B-17 named the Lazy Baby. 2nd Lt Brunson Bolin was on his seventh mission - flying as a co-pilot. Their mission was to bomb the ball-bearing factory on the Schweinfurt Raid. They had just dropped their bombs when the plane was attacked. The left board engine was on fire, communication systems were de |
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Baus, Raymond | | Ball Turret Gunner of B-17 Flying Fortress 'Lazy Baby'. |
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+ Artist : Robert Tomlin | £75 Off! | Now : £85.00 | | |
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