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Francis W. Purdy manuscript

 Collection — Box: 99.0673 - Box 1
Identifier: 99.0673
Scope and Contents

This collection relates to Francis W. Purdy who served as a Navigator on B-17 bombers with the 347th Bomb Squadron, 99th Bombardment Group (Heavy), during World War II.  He was stationed in Italy and flew during missions over both Italy and Austria. This collection contains a manuscript memoir written by Purdy which includes pages from training manuals and photographs from Purdy's life.

Dates: Created: 1943-1946; Other: Date acquired: 12/06/1999

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  • Subject: World War, 1939-1945--Campaigns--Italy X
  • Subject: B-17 bomber X
  • Names: United States. Army. European Theater of Operations X