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William L. Ellett
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Staff Sergeant
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568th Bomber Squadron, 390th Bomber Group, Heavy
Date of Death:
0000-00-00
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William L. Ellett served in the 568th Bomb Squadron, 390th Bomber Group, as a Staff Sergeant and Ball Turret Gunner during World War II.
More info from www.americanairmuseum.com:
18 October 1943 on a recalled mission, the engine of B-17 #42-3526 caught on fire forcing crew to bail out over south coast of England. Pilot Sabel was one of 4 crewmen who was hospitalized. All crew returned.
22 October 1943 accident on landing B-17#42-37803 on flight to Hucknall to pick up Bombardier from hospital. All crew returned.