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Crew of B-17 Flying Fortress 'Ol Scrapiron' of the 447th Bomb Group

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Units

The insignia of the 447th Bomb Group.

447th Bomb Group

  • Unit Hierarchy: Group
  • Air Force: Eighth Air Force
  • Type Category: Bombardment

People

Albert M Acuna

  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Civilian
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 447th Bomb Group

Abel Winfield Dahlgran

  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 447th Bomb Group
  • Highest Rank: Captain
  • Role/Job: Pilot

Russell Tom Hatchett

  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 447th Bomb Group 711th Bomb Squadron
  • Service Numbers: 34606758
  • Highest Rank: Staff Sergeant
  • Role/Job: Ball Turret Gunner

Loran B Heeb

  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 447th Bomb Group

Jack D Keller

  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 447th Bomb Group 711th Bomb Squadron
  • Service Numbers: 15341200
  • Highest Rank: Staff Sergeant
  • Role/Job: Tail Gunner; Bombardier; Togglier

Aircraft

42-31582

  • Aircraft Type: B-17 Flying Fortress
  • Nicknames: Ol Scrapiron
  • Unit: 447th Bomb Group 711th Bomb Squadron

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Sources

Photo supplied by Martin and Delana Merenda, family of Russell T Hatchett