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The Crew

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Bury St. Edmunds Airfield

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B-17 V. BF109

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

Voss 138

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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

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

Stalag Luft IV POW Camp

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Letters Home

News Articles Upon Release from POW Camp

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Returning Home

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Theiss' Wife Hectorine

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Service Uniform

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Service Medals

Theiss Family

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James E Theiss (Curly)

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