398th Bomb Group
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S/Sgt. Chilton H. Jorgenson's Diary
Ball Turret Gunner 601st Squadron


22 July to 29 July 1944
Non Mission Days

July 22, 1944

Today started our flak leave. Six of us are going to Scotland and three are going to Luton. We stayed in Scotland until Thursday July 27th and then went to London for two days and got back to base on Saturday. Had a good time.

Notes:
  • S/Sgt. Chilton H. Jorgenson's was the Ball Turret Gunner for the Selmar Gustaves, Merwin L. Genung, and John J. Falkenback 601st Squadron crews.
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