UPL 25615
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COL Frank P. Hunter, 398th Bomb Group commander, with B-17G-35-DL 'Witka Tanka Ton' 42-107138. COL Hunter flew this aircraft from Rapid City Army Air Base to England, leading deployment of his group to combat in 1944.
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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
- Unit Hierarchy: Headquarters
- Air Force: Eighth Air Force
People
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 398th Bomb Group 603rd Bomb Squadron
- Service Numbers: O-019083
- Highest Rank: Colonel
- Role/Job: Pilot
Aircraft
- Aircraft Type: B-17 Flying Fortress
- Nicknames: Witka Tanka Ton
- Unit: 398th Bomb Group 603rd Bomb Squadron
Locations
- Site type: Airfield
Revisions
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Sources
Photograph provided by Malcolm Osborn.