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Re: 97th Bombardment Group, 12 O'Clock High, etc
The Book by Lay was of course a composite of different groups and people.. Lay flew for the 91st BG and later went down on the way into Berlin on 6 March 1944 flying lead in a Pathfinder.
Frank Armstrong was indeed with the 97th on that first mission and commanded the Group from 31 July 1942 until 27 Sept - it shipped for Africa in November 42.
He had the 306th BG from 4 Jan 43-17 Feb 43 which is where his character 'probably was' as protrayed in the book - as he was promoted to BG shortly after being relieved of this assignment.
Most of the stories in 12OCH had roots in 91st BG where Lay was a Flight leader under Col Stanley Ray.
Regards,
Bill
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