UPL 14970
IMAGELt Thomas Elbert Brines co-pilot on B-17 during WWII retired as a Major Air Force Meteorologist. He passed away in 2003 at the age of 79.
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Units
- Unit Hierarchy: Group
- Air Force: Eighth Air Force
- Type Category: Bombardment
- Unit Hierarchy: Squadron
- Air Force: Eighth Air Force
- Type Category: Bombardment
People
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 457th Bomb Group 748th Bomb Squadron
- Service Numbers: O2057539
- Highest Rank: Major
- Role/Job: Co-Pilot B-17
Aircraft
- Aircraft Type: B-17 Flying Fortress
- Nicknames: Wild Hare
Mission
- Date: 21 March 1945
- Official Description: