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The crew of the Boeing B-17 'Hells Angels' poses after returning to their Base in England after completing their 28th Mission. They are, L - R: Lt. R.W. Joy of San Francisco, CA., Co-Pilot; S/Sgt. Harold E. Godwin of Los Angeles CA., Tail gunner, Capt Donald R Bone of Temple, OK Bombardier: S/Sgt HJ Brody of Glendive, MO ball turret gunner; T/Sgt Russell M Warren of Flora, IL radio operator: Capt Hubert E Miller of Ridgeland, SC navigator; M/Sgt Fabian Folmer ground crew chief (on millers shoulders); T/Sgt Dennis Weiskoff of Miami, FL waist gunner; Capt Irl E Baldwin of Yakima, WA pilot; S/Sgt Fred Meddough of New Milford, CT waist gunner; and T/Sgt James Rodriguez of Ozone Park, NY engineer. They are all members of the 303rd Bomb Group. 15-Jun-43.

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People

  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 303rd Bomb Group 358th Bomb Squadron
  • Service Numbers: O-427113
  • Highest Rank: Captain
  • Role/Job: Pilot
  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 303rd Bomb Group 358th Bomb Squadron
  • Service Numbers: O-724122
  • Highest Rank: Major
  • Role/Job: Bombardier
  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 303rd Bomb Group 358th Bomb Squadron
  • Service Numbers: 19071420
  • Highest Rank: Sergeant
  • Role/Job: Radio Operator
  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 303rd Bomb Group 358th Bomb Squadron
  • Service Numbers: 15013854
  • Highest Rank: Technical Sergeant
  • Role/Job: Crew Chief
  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 303rd Bomb Group 358th Bomb Squadron
  • Service Numbers: 19067867
  • Highest Rank: Sergeant
  • Role/Job: Tail Gunner

Aircraft

A B-17 Flying Fortress (VK-D, serial number 41-24577) nicknamed "Hell's Angel" of the 358th Bomb Squadron, 303rd Bomb Group in flight. Passed for publication 21 Aug 1943. Handwritten caption on reverse: 'Hell's Angel. L1721/29.' Printed caption on reverse of print: 'A Flying Fortress wearing the new recognition symbol of the U.S.A.A.F. and fitted with toughened glass "windows" in the air.' On reverse: The Aeroplane Ltd, US Army Press Censor ETO and US Army General Section Press & Censorship Bureau [Stamps
  • Aircraft Type: B-17 Flying Fortress
  • Nicknames: Hell's Angels
  • Unit: 303rd Bomb Group 358th Bomb Squadron

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