Memoir, ca. 2001.

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Memoir, ca. 2001.

Includes a biography, with a short memoir of Judkins's military experiences within. Includes accounts of his induction, training, commission, and flight training on B-17 bombers. Describes his transfer to England, his life on military bases and in the air, and some memorable bombing runs, including bombing runs over Dresden. Discusses his gratitude for participating in four mercy missions in lieu of dropping live ordnance on enemy positions. Also includes a log of all missions flown, his induction and discharge papers, and his commission papers.

1 folder (15 p.)

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Judkins, Lynn B., 1920-

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Judkins served in the U.S. Army Air Corps during World War II from 1942-1945. He was assigned to the 3rd Air Division, 452 Bomb Group as a co-pilot on a B-17 Flying Fortress Heavy Bomber and achieved the rank of 1st lieutenant. From the description of Memoir, ca. 2001. (Brigham Young University). WorldCat record id: 53111182 ...