Excerpts from World War II Odyssey By Bill Frankhouser

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Excerpts from World War II Odyssey
By Bill Frankhouser
Navigator, 603rd Squadron

Below is an index to excerpts from World War II Odyssey by Bill Frankhouser. Bill was a B-17 navigator in the 398th Bomb Group, 603rd Squadron during WWII.

Bill kindly provided these excellent excerpts from his book to the 398th web page in response to our request for personal histories from 398th veterans.

Our 398h Books page contains information about obtaining Mr. Frankhouser's book, World War II Odyssey.

World War II Odyssey - Table of Contents

World War II Odyssey - The Newman Crew

World War II Odyssey - Chapter XIV: The First Combat Bombing Mission - Bretteville Le Rabet, France, August 8, 1944 by Bill Frankhouser

World War II Odyssey - Chapter XV: More Missions and Learning the Routine by Bill Frankhouser

World War II Odyssey - Chapter XVI: Hut No. 24 - New Quarters But Grievous Losses

World War II Odyssey - Chapter XX: Loss of a Leader - 24. Neuss (January 23)

World War II Odyssey - Epilogue - Who Killed Four Crew Members in November 1944

From World War II Odyssey by Bill Frankhouser
Published by Hamilton's, Bedford, VA, 1997, ISBN 1-883912-03-2

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