UPL 25298
IMAGEReady to board their plane, the Boeing B-17 "THE MEMPHIS BELLE", for their 25th mission are, left to right: Capt Vincent B Evans [ Fort Worth, Texas ], bombardier; Capt Charles B Leighton [ Lansing, Michigan ], navigator; and T/Sgt Robert J Hanson [ Walla Walla, WA ] radio operator. NARA Ref 342-FH-3A06293-G24147AC.
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Units
- Unit Hierarchy: Squadron
- Air Force: Eighth Air Force
- Type Category: Bombardment
- Unit Hierarchy: Group
- Air Force: Eighth Air Force
- Type Category: Bombardment
People
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 91st Bomb Group 324th Bomb Squadron
- Service Numbers: O-?
- Highest Rank: Major
- Role/Job: Bombardier
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 91st Bomb Group 324th Bomb Squadron
- Service Numbers: 36219693
- Highest Rank: Second Lieutenant
- Role/Job: Radio Operator
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 91st Bomb Group 324th Bomb Squadron
- Service Numbers: 15091724
- Highest Rank: Captain
- Role/Job: Navigator
Aircraft
- Aircraft Type: B-17 Flying Fortress
- Nicknames: Memphis Belle
- Unit: 91st Bomb Group 324th Bomb Squadron
Locations
- Site type: Airfield