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The Crew













Bury St. Edmunds Airfield
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B-17 V. BF109




Crews in Red did not return from bombing Berlin Aug. 6th 1944
Voss 138

After bombing Berlin, Theiss and his crew ditched their B-17 into the North Sea. They were picked up two days later by German airmen in the Voss 138.
Dulag Luft I

After being rescued in the North Sea, the crew was removed to Dulag Luft I for interrogation.
Stalag Luft IV POW Camp













Letters Home
News Articles Upon Release from POW Camp




Returning Home







Theiss' Wife Hectorine

Service Uniform


Service Medals
Theiss Family

James E Theiss (Curly)
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