FRE 4582
IMAGEHilmer Beicker an engineer of the 91st Bomb Group in the top turret of a B-17 Flying Fortress nicknamed "Qualified Quail". Handwritten caption on reverse: '91 BG. Fall 1944. Bassingbourn. Hilmer Beiker[sic] - engineer on "Qualified Quail." Note flak patch, in plexiglass, his his[sic] head and where flak hit under the left gun.'
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People
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 91st Bomb Group 401st Bomb Squadron
- Service Numbers: O-767031
- Highest Rank: Second Lieutenant
- Role/Job: Co-Pilot
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 91st Bomb Group 401st Bomb Squadron
- Service Numbers: 38538861
- Highest Rank: Sergeant
- Role/Job: Top Turret Gunner
Aircraft
- Aircraft Type: B-17 Flying Fortress
- Nicknames: Qualified Quail
- Unit: 91st Bomb Group 401st Bomb Squadron
Locations
- Site type: Airfield