Original WWII 730th Bomb Squadron B-17 "Lady Gay" Tail Gunner Grouping - Distinguished Flying Cross Garand & U.S. Rifles Width: Estimated at 54 inches

Width:  Estimated at 54 inches

Offered in near excellent condition

Latvian: 15

The chin strap has been repaired

Sugawa estimates production at 900

Original WWII 730th Bomb Squadron B-17 "Lady Gay" Tail Gunner Grouping - Distinguished Flying Cross Garand & U.S. Rifles Width: Estimated at 54 inchesOriginal Items: One of a kind set. Staff Sergent John A Fincke ASN 38352171 from New Mexico was a Tail Gunner aboard the B 17 bomber LADY GAY and was a member of the 8th Air Force, 452nd Bombardment Group, 730th Bomb Squadron. Sergent Fincke flew an astounding 36 combat missions between February 6th, 1945 and April 16th, 1945. He was awarded the Air Medal with 5 oak clusters as well as the Distinguished Flying Cross. Constituted as 452d Bombardment