42-30250 Yank

media-50068.jpeg UPL 50068 "Technical Sergeant Marvin N. Hudgens and Sergeant Donald E. Clapper of the 385th Bomb Group paint the nose art of a B-17 Flying Fortress nicknamed "Yank". Passed for publication 10 Oct 1943. Printed caption on reverse: 'Flying Fortresses In Combat Missions Over Europe. Picture Shows:- T/Sgt. Marvin N. Hudgens, El Paso, Texas, crew chief, puts additional touches to the "Yank", which is piloted by Capt. Ivon Klohe, Monterey, California. Looking on is Sgt. Donald E. Clapper, Altoona, Pa. "

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Object Number - UPL 50068 - "Technical Sergeant Marvin N. Hudgens and Sergeant Donald E. Clapper of the 385th Bomb Group paint the nose art of a B-17 Flying Fortress nicknamed...

Delivered Cheyenne 3/5/43; Smoky Hill 14/5/43; Gt Falls 24/5/43; Kearney 30/5/43; Dow Fd 15/6/43; Peterson 18/6/43; Assigned 548BS/385BG [GX-F] Gt Ashfield 17/6/43; with Bob Smith force landed RAF Docking 30/10/43; with Lt Lacasse hit truck at Honington, Salvaged n/battle damaged by 1st SAD 30/1/44. YANK.

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Richard J Roth

  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 385th Bomb Group 548th Bomb Squadron
  • Highest Rank: Lieutenant
  • Role/Job: Bombardier

Howard J Zorn

  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 385th Bomb Group
  • Role/Job: Navigator

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http://yankstories.blogspot.com/2013/03/schweinfurt-raid.html

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Dave Osborne, B-17 Fortress Master Log
https://b17flyingfortress.de/en/b17/42-30250-yank/

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Dave Osborne, B-17 Fortress Master Log

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