UPL 41241

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Robert Orlosky (center) with other ground grew in front of Milk Wagon. From the number of mission marks, the photo was taken near the end of the war in Europe.

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Units

The insignia of the 447th Bomb Group.
  • Unit Hierarchy: Group
  • Air Force: Eighth Air Force
  • Type Category: Bombardment

People

Ground crew of the 447th Bomb Group with a B-17 Flying Fortress (serial number 43-37756) nicknamed "Milk Wagon" Handwritten caption on reverse: 'Poppa Jim under cockpit.'
  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 447th Bomb Group 708th Bomb Squadron
  • Highest Rank: Technical Sergeant (2nd Grade)
  • Role/Job: Crew Chief

Aircraft

  • Aircraft Type: B-17 Flying Fortress
  • Nicknames: Milk Wagon
  • Unit: 447th Bomb Group 708th Bomb Squadron

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Revisions

Date:
Contributortimothymotz
ChangesCreated entry with caption, unit associations, person associations, place associations and aircraft associations
Sources

Timothy Motz, from 447bg.com