FRE 3649
IMAGETwo B-17 Flying Fortresses of the 91st Bomb Group fly together during a mission, photographed by Lieutenant John J Askins from his B-17 nicknamed "Qualified Quail". Handwritten caption on reverse: 'Fall of 1944. Taken by John Askins - Pilot of the "Qualified Quail", 91st Bomb Grp., 401st Sqd. Plane later crashed on take off at Steeple Morden - killing crew that took over plane when it came out of the service sqdn. after we were shot down 11-2-44. John Askins' crew shot down in plane whose crew was on pass (B-17G LL-E) from 91st Bomb Grp., 401st Sqd.'
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Units
- Unit Hierarchy: Group
- Air Force: Eighth Air Force
- Type Category: Bombardment
People
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 91st Bomb Group 401st Bomb Squadron
- Service Numbers: O-767031
- Highest Rank: Second Lieutenant
- Role/Job: Co-Pilot
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 91st Bomb Group 401st Bomb Squadron
- Service Numbers: O-761845
- Highest Rank: First Lieutenant
- Role/Job: Pilot
Aircraft
- Aircraft Type: B-17 Flying Fortress
- Nicknames: Qualified Quail
- Unit: 91st Bomb Group 401st Bomb Squadron
Locations
- Site type: Airfield