43-38216 Tempest Turner

media-22491.png UPL 22491 Nose art of "Tempest Turner", named in honor of Hollywood film star Lana Turner by Gunner Sgt Milton Elder of 493rd Bomb Group/862nd Bomb Squadron (member of the John I. Lewis crew). As a civilian, Elder worked as a cameraman for MGM and knew the actress. "Tempest Turner" was later transferred to the 34th BG/18th BS at Mendlesham. (Official USSAF photo)

corrected name of Pilot to John I Lewis
493rd BG archives

Object Number - UPL 22491 - Nose art of "Tempest Turner", named in honor of Hollywood film star Lana Turner by Gunner Sgt Milton Elder of 493rd Bomb Group/862nd Bomb Squadron...

Delivered Cheyenne 8 July 1944; Kearney 18 July 1944; Dow Field 3 August 1944. Assigned 862BS/493BG Debach 4 August 1944. Named by the John I Lewis crew. Transferred 18BS/34BG Mendlesham 1945. Returned to the USA Bradley 26 June 1945. 4168 Base Unit, South Plains, Texas 28 June 1945. To Reconstruction Finance Corporation (sold for scrap metal in USA) Kingman, Arizona, 24 November 1945.

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Units served with

A B-17 Flying Fortress (serial number 44-8309) nicknamed "Ol' Buddy" of the 18th Bomb Squadron, 34th Bomb Group at Mendelsham. Pete Gray was the aircraft's crew chief. Handwritten caption on reverse: '18th B.S. 34th BG. Pete Gray C/C.'

18th Bomb Squadron

  • Unit Hierarchy: Squadron
  • Air Force: Eighth Air Force
  • Type Category: Bombardment
The insignia of the 34th Bomb Group

34th Bomb Group

  • Unit Hierarchy: Group
  • Air Force: Eighth Air Force
  • Type Category: Bombardment
The insignia of the 493rd Bomb Group.

493rd Bomb Group

  • Unit Hierarchy: Group
  • Air Force: Eighth Air Force
  • Type Category: Bombardment

People

William F Adickes

  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 493rd Bomb Group 862nd Bomb Squadron
  • Service Numbers: 32065491
  • Highest Rank: Staff Sergeant
  • Role/Job: Waist Gunner

Benjamin Paul Blaine

  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 34th Bomb Group 18th Bomb Squadron
  • Highest Rank: First Lieutenant
  • Role/Job: Bombardier

Raymond F Caporgno

  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 493rd Bomb Group 862nd Bomb Squadron
  • Service Numbers: O-702146
  • Highest Rank: Lieutenant
  • Role/Job: Navigator

Harry L Cross

  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 493rd Bomb Group 862nd Bomb Squadron
  • Service Numbers: 18161287
  • Highest Rank: Technical Sergeant
  • Role/Job: Flight Engineer; Top Turret Gunner
Personnel of the 34th Bomb Group queue alongside a B-17 (serial number 43-38216) nicknamed "Tempest Turner" that was named after the Hollywood actress Lana Turner, for the world premiere of her latest film: 'Marriage is a Private Affair', held at Mendelsham. Image stamped with SHAEF press censor and London News Agency copyright. Handwritten caption on reverse: '16/10/44.' '303 EXTRA.' '34 BG.' ' 4596.'

Milton Elder

  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 493rd Bomb Group 862nd Bomb Squadron
  • Service Numbers: 19098368
  • Highest Rank: Staff Sergeant
  • Role/Job: Ball Turret Gunner

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43-38216

  • Aircraft Type: B-17 Flying Fortress
  • Nicknames: Tempest Turner
  • Unit: 34th Bomb Group 493rd Bomb Group 18th Bomb Squadron 862nd Bomb Squadron

Revisions

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ContributorDarren Jelley
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493rd BG Archives

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newspaper, pictures, video made by Paul Blaine with information on service, prior to his death in 2004

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ContributorED-BB
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Connections to William Hector and Pete Sianis

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Added details and photo

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ContributorAAM
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Dave Osborne, B-17 Fortress Master Log

43-38216: Gallery (3 items)

Personnel of the 34th Bomb Group queue alongside a B-17 (serial number 43-38216) nicknamed "Tempest Turner" that was named after the Hollywood actress Lana Turner, for the world premiere of her latest film: 'Marriage is a Private Affair', held at Mendelsham. Image stamped with SHAEF press censor and London News Agency copyright. Handwritten caption on reverse: '16/10/44.' '303 EXTRA.' '34 BG.' ' 4596.'

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