Jim Smith
James E. Smith was a B-17 Flying Fortress pilot in Europe during World War II. Assigned to the 527th Squadron, 379th Bomb Group, Smith's first mission was against the ball bearing plants at Schweinfurt, Germany. Smith eventually flew 25 combat missions over Germany and France as the pilot of 'Ruthie.' |
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Interview 1 (Video)
Army Infantryman and POW in Europe
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Interview 2 (Video)
From Training Pilot to Schweinfurt
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Interview 1 (Audio)
Surviving Twenty-Five missions
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Interview 2 (Audio)
Surviving Twenty-Five missions
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