44-8211

media-30304.jpeg UPL 30304 B-17G-55-VE serial 44-8211, a "Mickey" ship of the 546th BS/384th BG at Grafton Underwood, coded BK-Z.

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Object Number - UPL 30304 - B-17G-55-VE serial 44-8211, a "Mickey" ship of the 546th BS/384th BG at Grafton Underwood, coded BK-Z.

Delivered Dallas 11/7/44; Langley 9/8/44; Dow Fd 18/9/44; Assigned PFF 546BS/384BG [BK-Z] Grafton Underwood 30/9/44; transferred 365BS/305BG Chelveston 9/5/45; with Gaylord Booth in taxi accident at Schweinfurt A/fd, Germany 20/6/45; Salvaged.

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  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 384th Bomb Group 547th Bomb Squadron
  • Service Numbers: O-755761
  • Highest Rank: Captain
  • Role/Job: Pilot
  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 384th Bomb Group 546th Bomb Squadron
  • Service Numbers: 19094252 at enlistment, then 0-737629
  • Highest Rank: First Lieutenant
  • Role/Job: Pilot
Man in military clothing crouched beside metal and glass ball turret and looking at camera.
  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 384th Bomb Group 547th Bomb Squadron
  • Service Numbers: 15330931
  • Highest Rank: Sergeant
  • Role/Job: Ball Turret Gunner
  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 384th Bomb Group 547th Bomb Squadron
  • Service Numbers: 38483060
  • Highest Rank: Technical Sergeant
  • Role/Job: Radio Operator

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Dave Osborne, B-17 Fortress Master Log

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