FRE 3642
IMAGETechnical Sergeant Robert J. Hanson, a radio operator of the 91st Bomb Group in position inside his B-17 Flying Fortress (serial number 41-24485) nicknamed "The Memphis Belle". Printed caption on reverse: '79235 AC - T/Sgt Robert J. Hanson of Walla Walla, Washington, radio operator on the Boeing B-17 "THE MEMPHIS BELLE" is shown at his position on the plane after the 25th mission. England 26 May 1943. U.S. Air Force Photo.'
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Units
- Unit Hierarchy: Squadron
- Air Force: Eighth Air Force
- Type Category: Bombardment
- Unit Hierarchy: Group
- Air Force: Eighth Air Force
- Type Category: Bombardment
People
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 91st Bomb Group 324th Bomb Squadron
- Service Numbers: 36219693
- Highest Rank: Second Lieutenant
- Role/Job: Radio Operator
Aircraft
- Aircraft Type: B-17 Flying Fortress
- Nicknames: Memphis Belle
- Unit: 91st Bomb Group 324th Bomb Squadron
Locations
- Site type: Airfield