FRE 5657

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A B-17 Flying Fortresses (DF-A, serial number 44-8651) nicknamed "Lorraine" and (DF-N, serial number 43-37993) nicknamed "Mah Ideel" of the 91st Bomb Group in flight during a mission, August 1944. Image by Dale J Darling, 91st Bomb Group. Written on slide casing: '44-8651 DF-A, Lorraine, Mah Ideel, 43-37993 Aug 44.'

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Units

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

People

  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 91st Bomb Group 324th Bomb Squadron
  • Service Numbers: 35698890
  • Highest Rank: Technical Sergeant
  • Role/Job: Radio Operator

Aircraft

A bomber crew of the 91st Bomb Group with their B-17G Flying Fortress nicknamed "Mah Ideel". Sam Halgent, a veteran of the 91st Bomb Group has signed the image: 'To Roger Freeman, with appreciation. October 2003.'
  • Aircraft Type: B-17 Flying Fortress
  • Nicknames: Mah Ideel
  • Unit: 91st Bomb Group 324th Bomb Squadron 401st Bomb Squadron
A B-17 Flying Fortresses (DF-A, serial number 44-8651) nicknamed "Lorraine" and (DF-N, serial number 43-37993) nicknamed "Mah Ideel" of the 91st Bomb Group in flight during a mission, August 1944. Image by Dale J Darling, 91st Bomb Group. Written on slide casing: '44-8651 DF-A, Lorraine, Mah Ideel, 43-37993 Aug 44.'
  • Aircraft Type: B-17 Flying Fortress
  • Nicknames: Lorraine
  • Unit: 91st Bomb Group 324th Bomb Squadron

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Sources

IWM, Roger Freeman Collection