UPL 37796

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"War Theatre # 12 (England) Crews: Crew members of the 92nd Bomb Group stand in front of the Boeing B-17 "Flying Fortress" " Hellzapoppin." 19 August 1942, England." Rear L-R: Unkn, 1Lt Robert P Brown, Sgt Paul A Dickinson. Front L-R: M/Sgt Clarence W Boyles, Unkn, Sgt Harold D Broyles, Pfc Billy B Freeman, Unkn.

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The insignia of the 92nd Bomb Group.
  • Unit Hierarchy: Group
  • Air Force: Eighth Air Force
  • Type Category: Bombardment

People

Master Sergeant Boyles, a waist gunner of the 92nd Bomb Group in position inside a B-17 Flying Fortress. Image stamped on reverse: 'Passed for publication 4 Sep 1942' [stamp]. '219841'[Censor no]. Printed caption on reverse: 'For first publication in Morning Papers on Monday Sept 7th. WHERE'S THOSE NAZIS ? New York Times Photo shows Master Sgt. Boyles of Leaksvilles, North Carolina, stands between belts of cannon bullets ready for action aboard a Flying Fortress which is based in an all-American air stati
  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 92nd Bomb Group 327th Bomb Squadron
  • Highest Rank: Master Sergeant
  • Role/Job: Waist Gunner
  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 92nd Bomb Group 326th Bomb Squadron
  • Service Numbers: 18046530
  • Highest Rank: Staff Sergeant
  • Role/Job: Bombardier, Bombardier; Togglier
  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 92nd Bomb Group 327th Bomb Squadron
  • Service Numbers: 15068394
  • Highest Rank: Staff Sergeant
  • Role/Job: Top Turret Gunner; Radio Operator

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ContributorAl_Skiff
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