Howard S Drake

Military

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Units served with

Unofficial emblem of the 457th Bomb Group.

457th Bomb Group

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

Aircraft

42-97601

  • Aircraft Type: B-17 Flying Fortress
  • Nicknames: Gypsy Gal
  • Unit: 457th Bomb Group 751st Bomb Squadron

Events

Event Location Date Description

Born

Baker, Montana, USA

Other

Prisoner of War (POW)

Germany 19 July 1944

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Sources

MACR 7548 / Paul Andrews, Project Bits and Pieces, 8th Air Force Roll of Honor database