UPL 40031

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"Lt. Simons and crew of the 379th Bomb Group pose beside the Boeing B-17 "Flying Fortress" at an 8th Air Force base in England, 31 August 1943." Crew: 2Lt Harry R Simons Pilot, 2Lt John H Robins Co-Pilot, 2Lt Ralph F Brinkley Jr. Nav, 2Lt William Bonin Bomb, S/Sgt Joseph W Perdue RO, S/Sgt Arthur A Bourdeau TTG, S/Sgt James H Foster RWG, Sgt William R Brinton LWG, S/Sgt Raymond W Veiders TG, Sgt Stephen M Nance BTG.

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Units

The insignia of the 379th Bomb Group.
  • Unit Hierarchy: Group
  • Air Force: Eighth Air Force
  • Type Category: Bombardment

People

  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 379th Bomb Group 524th Bomb Squadron
  • Service Numbers: O-795841
  • Highest Rank: Captain
  • Role/Job: Pilot

Aircraft

  • Aircraft Type: B-17 Flying Fortress
  • Nicknames: Hag of Harderwyck
  • Unit: 379th Bomb Group 524th Bomb Squadron

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ContributorAl_Skiff
ChangesCreated entry with caption, unit associations, person associations and aircraft associations