Presentation Date: July 24, 1997
Bill Chapin
USAAF. Bill Chapin shares his WWII experiences piloting a B-24 Liberator in combat and his final eventful mission. Bill also talks about life in a German POW hospital. Very interesting memories with a slightly different twist.
USAAF. Bill Chapin shares his WWII experiences piloting a B-24 Liberator in combat and his final eventful mission. Bill also talks about life in a German POW hospital. Very interesting memories with a slightly different twist.
William Chapin piloted B-24s in the 746th Sqdn., 456th Bomb Group, 15th Air Force out of Italy. He flew 24 missions against Germany until he was shot down and became a prisoner of war. His internment was at Stalag Luft 17b in Krems, Austria.
He is author of the book, "Milk Run - Prisoner of War, 1944: An American Flyer in Stalag Luft 17b.
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