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Re: 11 Crewmember B-17
Usually a senior pilot, and hence an officer.
Occupied the tail gunner position on some group lead ships so could inform the group commander of the state of the formation.
Group lead B-17s often flew with 11 men (especially in 1943-early 1944) as a radio operator was required to keep a listening watch and an extra gunner would be carried.
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