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Just got this message. I would love to hear from you..

I think it will turn out that that is a late model J it had the boost and flaps on the J20 I believe.

Thank you again my friend. You have been a huge help. Not sure what the bacon is but here is some more.

I am looking for information on the weight of these devices. A game i play has the weight exactly the same between a J model without this equipment and L model that does have it. I would greatly appreciate any pointers on where to locate documentation.

The location and time match exactly with the MACR I have. Thank you so much. Can you direct me to anyplace where I can learn more about this man ?

mhuxt thank you so much . I think we have the right person I am so grateful to you.

the particulars are, 99th Bomb Group, B-17 Heavy, (346th bomb Squadron) #42-30474 Shot Down 6 Oct.. 1943 MACR 929 (AUS 18049642 ) in the B-17 F Heavy Bomber / the "BUM's RUSH". One of two B-17's lost on a bombing mission to hit the Mestre rail yards in Italy. Both were downed by German...