UPL 34300

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Staff Sgt. Jack H. β€œRed” Beard. Flew on the B-17G, 5 Grand. 1944

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Units

The insignia of the 96th Bomb Group.
  • Unit Hierarchy: Group
  • Air Force: Eighth Air Force
  • Type Category: Bombardment

People

  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 96th Bomb Group 338th Bomb Squadron
  • Service Numbers: 34880723
  • Highest Rank: Staff Sergeant
  • Role/Job: Amorer; waist gunner

Aircraft

The nose art of a B-17 Flying Fortress (serial number 42-3265) nicknamed "5 Grand" of the 96th Bomb Group. Written on slide casing: '5 Grand, USA.'
  • Aircraft Type: B-17 Flying Fortress
  • Nicknames: - 5 Grand - The Easter Egg
  • Unit: 1st Strategic Air Depot 388th Bomb Group 96th Bomb Group 338th Bomb Squadron

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Date:
ContributorKickapoo
ChangesChanges to caption
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Details added. - Kickapoo

Date:
ContributorWmgbeard
ChangesCreated entry with caption, unit associations, person associations, place associations and aircraft associations
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William Beard