UPL 39695
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Crew of B-17 Flying Fortress 'Ol Scrapiron' of the 447th Bomb Group
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Units
![The insignia of the 447th Bomb Group.](https://assets.americanairmuseum.com/s3fs-public/styles/max_650x650/public/freeman/media-395119.jpg?itok=zDTK9bwQ)
- Unit Hierarchy: Group
- Air Force: Eighth Air Force
- Type Category: Bombardment
People
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- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Civilian
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 447th Bomb Group
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- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 447th Bomb Group
- Highest Rank: Captain
- Role/Job: Pilot
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- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 447th Bomb Group 711th Bomb Squadron
- Service Numbers: 34606758
- Highest Rank: Staff Sergeant
- Role/Job: Ball Turret Gunner
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- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 447th Bomb Group
![](https://assets.americanairmuseum.com/s3fs-public/styles/max_650x650/public/media/media-30753.jpeg?itok=dU8rQzCv)
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 447th Bomb Group 711th Bomb Squadron
- Service Numbers: 15341200
- Highest Rank: Staff Sergeant
- Role/Job: Tail Gunner; Bombardier; Togglier
Aircraft
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- Aircraft Type: B-17 Flying Fortress
- Nicknames: Ol Scrapiron
- Unit: 447th Bomb Group 711th Bomb Squadron
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ContributorEmily
Sources
Photo supplied by Martin and Delana Merenda, family of Russell T Hatchett