FRE 3592
IMAGEA bomber crew of the 91st Bomb Group led by Lieutenant John J Askins, and the nose art of their B-17 Flying Fortress nicknamed "Qualified Quail". Handwritten on reverse: 'Fall 1944. Crew of Qualified Quail.' Printed caption on reverse: '"Qualified Quail" B-17G, John Askin's crew. Pilot is back row, 1st on left. Shot up Oct. Cologne. In Service Squadron, 11-4-44. Believed to have crashed Steeple Morden after 11-4-44."' Second handwritten on reverse: 'Roger Armstrong - Radio [Operator], 3rd from right on bottom.'
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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