42-37764 Dragon Lady

A bomber crew of the 526th Bomb Squadron, 379th Bomb Group return to base with their B-17 Flying Fortress (serial number 42-37764) nicknamed "Dragon Lady" after a mission. Image stamped on reverse: 'Copyright Planet News.' [stamp], 'Passed for Publication 1 jan 1944.' [stamp] and '298282.' [Censor no.] Printed caption on reverse: 'Photo Shows:- The crew of "Dragon Lady" telling of their experience when they were attacked by Focke Wulfe fighters. Right to left:- Lt. Ray Lohr, pilot, of Tampa, Florida; Lt A media-380053.jpg FRE 1256 A bomber crew of the 526th Bomb Squadron, 379th Bomb Group return to base with their B-17 Flying Fortress (serial number 42-37764) nicknamed "Dragon Lady" after a mission.

Image stamped on reverse: 'Copyright Planet News.' [stamp], 'Passed for Publication 1 jan 1944.' [stamp] and '298282.' [Censor no.]

Printed caption on reverse: 'Photo Shows:- The crew of "Dragon Lady" telling of their experience when they were attacked by Focke Wulfe fighters.
Right to left:- Lt. Ray Lohr, pilot, of Tampa, Florida;
Lt A.w.Eades, co-pilot, of Pilot Rock, Oregon;
Lt E.L. Snow, navigator, of Cleveland, Ohio;
S/Sgt Frank V. Balik, gunner, of Elizabeth, New Jersey;
Lt. D.H. Havermann, bombadier, of Fairfax, South Dakota;
S/Sgt. Z.Y. Cambell, turret gunner, of Leakesville, Miss.,
S/Sgt V.V. Dalberto, tailgunner, of Berwick, Pennsylvania;
S/Sgt. W.E.Cronin, ball turret gunner, of Worcester, Mass.
T/Sgt B.A.Curran radio, of Omaha, Nebraska;
and S/Sgt. S.H Kirkpatrick, waistgunner of Philadelphia.

AND. January 1 1944.' Roger Freeman Collection

Made caption more legible.

Object Number - FRE 1256 - A bomber crew of the 526th Bomb Squadron, 379th Bomb Group return to base with their B-17 Flying Fortress (serial number 42-37764) nicknamed "Dragon...

Delivered Denver 21/8/43; Gr Island 18/9/43; Assigned 526BS/379BG [LF-P] Kimbolton 21/10/43; Ball turret gunner: Tyree McAllister (KIA-pilot was Dewey Barnes) 14/1/44; battle damaged Berlin 6/3/44 with Fred Sommer, Co-pilot: Jim Evesole, Navigator: Henry Cain, Bombardier: Henry Lukanda, Flight engineer/top turret gunner: George Armington, Radio Operator: Gordon Tucker, Ball turret gunner: Joe Rotella, Waist gunner: Jim Mycum, Waist gunner: Jim Traupel,Tail gunner: Dominic Giordano (10 Returned to Duty); limped home but Cat E; sal 2 SAD 8/3/44. DRAGON LADY.

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The insignia of the 379th Bomb Group.
  • Unit Hierarchy: Group
  • Air Force: Eighth Air Force
  • Type Category: Bombardment

People

  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 379th Bomb Group 526th Bomb Squadron
  • Service Numbers: 11032320
  • Highest Rank: Technical Sergeant (2nd Grade)
  • Role/Job: Flight Engineer; Top Turret Gunner
A bomber crew of the 526th Bomb Squadron, 379th Bomb Group return to base with their B-17 Flying Fortress (serial number 42-37764) nicknamed "Dragon Lady" after a mission. Image stamped on reverse: 'Copyright Planet News.' [stamp], 'Passed for Publication 1 jan 1944.' [stamp] and '298282.' [Censor no.] Printed caption on reverse: 'Photo Shows:- The crew of "Dragon Lady" telling of their experience when they were attacked by Focke Wulfe fighters. Right to left:- Lt. Ray Lohr, pilot, of Tampa, Florida; Lt A
  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 379th Bomb Group 526th Bomb Squadron
  • Highest Rank: Sergeant
  • Role/Job: Radio Operator Gunner
  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 379th Bomb Group 526th Bomb Squadron
  • Highest Rank: Lieutenant
  • Role/Job: Navigator
A bomber crew of the 526th Bomb Squadron, 379th Bomb Group return to base with their B-17 Flying Fortress (serial number 42-37764) nicknamed "Dragon Lady" after a mission. Image stamped on reverse: 'Copyright Planet News.' [stamp], 'Passed for Publication 1 jan 1944.' [stamp] and '298282.' [Censor no.] Printed caption on reverse: 'Photo Shows:- The crew of "Dragon Lady" telling of their experience when they were attacked by Focke Wulfe fighters. Right to left:- Lt. Ray Lohr, pilot, of Tampa, Florida; Lt A
  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 379th Bomb Group 526th Bomb Squadron
  • Service Numbers: 34337705
  • Highest Rank: Technical Sergeant
  • Role/Job: waist gunner
A bomber crew of the 526th Bomb Squadron, 379th Bomb Group return to base with their B-17 Flying Fortress (serial number 42-37764) nicknamed "Dragon Lady" after a mission. Image stamped on reverse: 'Copyright Planet News.' [stamp], 'Passed for Publication 1 jan 1944.' [stamp] and '298282.' [Censor no.] Printed caption on reverse: 'Photo Shows:- The crew of "Dragon Lady" telling of their experience when they were attacked by Focke Wulfe fighters. Right to left:- Lt. Ray Lohr, pilot, of Tampa, Florida; Lt A
  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 379th Bomb Group
  • Highest Rank: Staff Sergeant
  • Role/Job: Ball Turret Gunner

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Revisions

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ContributorLucy May
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Sources

Associated airmen named in caption of FRE 1256: https://www.americanairmuseum.com/media/8765

Date
Contributor466thHistorian
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B-17 Flying Fortress Story - Roger Freeman

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ContributorAAM
Changes
Sources

Dave Osborne, B-17 Fortress Master Log

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