FRE 4582

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Hilmer 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
Hilmer Beicker of the 91st Bomb Group in the top turret of a B-17G Flying Fortress nicknamed "Qualified Quail". Printed caption on reverse of photo: 'Hilmer Beicker, Engineer on John Askin's crew. Note flak th[r]ough casting under left gun. Also patch ple[x]i-glass behind his head.'
  • 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

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IWM, Roger Freeman Collection