43-38121 Queenie

Delivered Cheyenne 28/6/44; Hunter 14/7/44; Grenier 22/7/44; Assigned 601BS/398BG [3O-Q] Nuthampstead 11/8/44; repaired Missing in Action 13/8/44 with Frazier & Griffin, AOC 13/8/44, then re-ass 27/8/44; 24/12/44 Bombardier William M Scales jnr KIA, Missing in Action Neumunster 13/4/45 with Traeder; crashed & burned Paderborn A/fd, AOC 16/4/45; Salvaged 5 SAD Merville, Fr.. QUEENIE.

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William Marvin Scales

  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 398th Bomb Group 601st Bomb Squadron
  • Service Numbers: O-777944
  • Highest Rank: Second Lieutenant
  • Role/Job: Bombardier

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ContributorBill braisher
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Details taken from 398th BG records held by Nuthampstead Musuem

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Contributorjmoore43
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Added the A/C nickname listed in the A/C “Description” section.

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ContributorAAM
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Dave Osborne, B-17 Fortress Master Log