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UPL 17057

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: 388th Bomb Group collection
  • Object Number: UPL 17057
  • Description: Lester Hess Crew 388th BG - 561st Bomb Squadron Standing Left to Right: Maurice A. Foley (TG), James Stroeher (N), Lester Hess (P), Robert Hodgen...
Sgt. Nilan Jones

UPL 84592

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: 352nd Fighter Group collection
  • Object Number: UPL 84592
  • Description: Sgt. Nilan Jones of 352nd Fighter Group shows his Varga style artwork which was used to decorate the Bodney Officers Club.
Fuel Tanker with Sgt. Nellen driving

UPL 84599

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: 352nd Fighter Group collection
  • Object Number: UPL 84599
  • Description: 486th Fighter Squadron fuel tanker, driven by Sgt. Arthur Nellen.
Sgt Paul Grabb with P-47D 42-8529

UPL 84585

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: 352nd Fighter Group collection
  • Object Number: UPL 84585
  • Description: 487th Fighter Squadron photographer Sgt. Paul Grabb poses with P-47D 42-8529 HO-M 'Lambie' of Lt.Col. John Meyer.
James Bell crew

UPL 84578

  • Media Type: Image
  • Object Number: UPL 84578
  • Description: James J. Bell crew Rear L-R: Daner Anderson, William Ruck, Roger Vance, Lloyd Williams, James Bricker. Front :-R: Hugh Cullinan (N), Marvin Joseph (B)...
James Bell crew

UPL 84567

  • Media Type: Image
  • Object Number: UPL 84567
  • Description: James Bell crew 23-Mar-44. Rear L-R: Daner E Anderson (BT), Roger O. Vance (WG), Lloyd T. Williams (WG), William E. Ruck (RO), Kenneth L. Hess (TT)...
Theodore E Walzl 452nd Bombardment 322nd Bomb Group

UPL 84554

  • Media Type: Image
  • Object Number: UPL 84554
  • Description: Theodore E Walzl 452nd Bombardment 322nd Bomb Group.
Charles J Yost

UPL 84551

  • Media Type: Image
  • Object Number: UPL 84551
  • Description: Charles J Yost
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UPL 84544

  • Media Type: Document
  • Object Number: UPL 84544
  • Description: Picture of Charles J Yost B-24 #42-50325 Service Number: 13128401 Highest Rank: Technical Sergeant Role/Job: Radio Operator
Sgt. Paul Grabb with 43-7139 HO-G

UPL 84531

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: 352nd Fighter Group collection
  • Object Number: UPL 84531
  • Description: Photographer Sgt. Paul Grabb stands beside Lt. Greer's P-51B 43-7139 HO-G Lilli Marlene.
328th FS sign

UPL 84520

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: 352nd Fighter Group collection
  • Object Number: UPL 84520
  • Description: Sign for the 328th Fighter Squadron at the Watton Road entrance to Bodney airfield.
Sgt. Jim Bleidner armorer

UPL 84505

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: 352nd Fighter Group collection
  • Object Number: UPL 84505
  • Description: Sgt. James Bleidner, Lt.Col. Meyer's armorer stands beside the sign for the 487th Fighter Squadron dispersal area.
Quad 50 cal gun named Slugger

UPL 84513

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: 352nd Fighter Group collection
  • Object Number: UPL 84513
  • Description: Quadruple .50 cal gun in defensive position at Bodney with Sgt Paul Grabb 487th Fighter Squadron photographer standing at rear.
The insignia of the 546th Bomb Squadron, 384th Bomb Group.

FRE 5135

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 5135
  • Description: The insignia of the 546th Bomb Squadron, 384th Bomb Group.
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UPL 84496

  • Media Type: Document
  • Object Number: UPL 84496
  • Description: "Airman First to Escape Fortress Disaster". B-17, 40-2058, crashes at Fort Douglas, Utah
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UPL 84492

  • Media Type: Document
  • Object Number: UPL 84492
  • Description: Boeing Flying Fortress, YB-17, 36-157, crashes in the San Jacinto mountainous region in California. Six fatalities included: Pilot, Harold J. Turner...
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UPL 84487

  • Media Type: Document
  • Object Number: UPL 84487
  • Description: Boeing Flying Fortress, YB-17, 36-157, crashes in the San Jacinto mountainous region in California. Six fatalities included: Pilot, Harold J...
42-64361

UPL 84480

  • Media Type: Image
  • Object Number: UPL 84480
  • Description: B-24J s/n 42-64361 "Sub Depot Sue" of the 763rd Bombardment Squadron, 460th Bombardment Group. Later renamed to "Shack Date"
A B-17 Flying Fortress of the 34th Bomb Group inside a hangar. Image via Mark Brown, AFA. Written on slide casing: 'B-17 Yellow Hangar.'

FRE 5459

  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 5459
  • Description: A B-17 Flying Fortress of the 34th Bomb Group inside a hangar. Image via Mark Brown, AFA. Written on slide casing: 'B-17 Yellow Hangar.' Note: This...
Moffet and Gladych with their P-47D 44-19718 HV-M

UPL 84468

  • Media Type: Image
  • Object Number: UPL 84468
  • Description: Photo showing the humorous addition of “O’” to each of the pilot and crews names instigated by proud Irishman and crew chief S/Sgt. 'Red' Moffat...