UPL 51283

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Duke of Paducah (42-37736 DF G) Powell Crew, 401st BS, 91st BG BACK ROW - LEFT TO RIGHT: Leo Fontaine, Radio Operator; W.L. Sexton, Tail Gunner; Frank Thraser, Waist Gunner; Al Tolbert, Ball Turret Gunner; Francis Toccalino, Waist Gunner; Tom Lindsey, Top Turret Gunner. FRONT ROW - LEFT TO RIGHT: Chuck Neiswender, Co-pilot; Phil Sheldon, Navigator; Lt. John D. Powell, Pilot; Joe Spata, Bombardier. After the "Duke of Paducah" was badly damaged, the aircraft became a radio relay aircraft for the 67th FW. Its duty was to pick up radio messages from the fighters and relay them to the FW control room.

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Units

Unofficial emblem of the 91st Bomb Group.
  • Unit Hierarchy: Group
  • Air Force: Eighth Air Force
  • Type Category: Bombardment

Aircraft

The nose art of a B-17 Flying Fortress nicknamed "Duke of Paducah" of the 91st Bomb Group.
  • Aircraft Type: B-17 Flying Fortress
  • Nicknames: Duke of Paducah
  • Unit: 324th Bomb Squadron 91st Bomb Group

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