UPL 14555

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Sgt. Frank Brines (1920-1983) was an easy going humble WWII Veteran who served as a B-17 aircraft mechanic in England. He spent 35 years polishing tools for Snap-On Tools in Mt. Carmel, IL. (Photo Courtesy: Jon Brines)

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Units

A pathfinder B-17 Flying Fortress (serial number 44-8258) of the 401st Bomb Group. Image by Robert Astrella. Written on slide casing: '48258 14 A, Mount Farm.'
  • Unit Hierarchy: Group
  • Air Force: Eighth Air Force
  • Type Category: Bombardment
Unofficial emblem of the 91st Bomb Group.
  • Unit Hierarchy: Group
  • Air Force: Eighth Air Force
  • Type Category: Bombardment

People

  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 91st Bomb Group 401st Bomb Squadron
  • Service Numbers: 36305480
  • Highest Rank: Sergeant (RAF)
  • Role/Job: Ground Crew; Mechanic

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Sources

Photo Courtesy: Jon Brines