FRE 3642

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Technical Sergeant Robert J. Hanson, a radio operator of the 91st Bomb Group in position inside his B-17 Flying Fortress (serial number 41-24485) nicknamed "The Memphis Belle". Printed caption on reverse: '79235 AC - T/Sgt Robert J. Hanson of Walla Walla, Washington, radio operator on the Boeing B-17 "THE MEMPHIS BELLE" is shown at his position on the plane after the 25th mission. England 26 May 1943. U.S. Air Force Photo.'

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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: 36219693
  • Highest Rank: Second Lieutenant
  • Role/Job: Radio Operator

Aircraft

Lieutenant-General Jacob L. Devers adresses a bomber crew of the 91st Bomb Group in front of their B-17 Flying Fortress (DF-A, serial number 41-24485) nicknamed "Memphis Belle". Passed for publication 10 Jun 1943. Printed caption on reverse: 'Not For Publication Before 00.30 June 10th. Flying Fortress Returns To U.S.A. After 25 Operations. June 1943. At an 8th Army Air Station somewhere in England, Lt.-Gen. Jacob L. Devers, and Major-General Ira. C. Eaker, bidded fare-well to the Flying Fortress "Memphis
  • Aircraft Type: B-17 Flying Fortress
  • Nicknames: Memphis Belle
  • Unit: 91st Bomb Group 324th Bomb Squadron

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ChangesChanges to unit associations, person associations and place associations
Sources

Roger Freeman Collection

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Sources

IWM, Roger Freeman Collection