Biskra

Airfield
media-44828.jpeg UPL 44828 1942-12-14 Expansive Photo Showing US Base at Biskra, Algeria.

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Updates by Rick Flack on August 20, 2020.

Object Number - UPL 44828 - 1942-12-14 Expansive Photo Showing US Base at Biskra, Algeria. Refer to...

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People

  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 97th Bomb Group 414th Bomb Squadron
  • Service Numbers: 14042610
  • Highest Rank: Technical Sergeant
  • Role/Job: Ball Turret Gunner / Asst. Radio Operator

Aircraft

  • Aircraft Type: B-17 Flying Fortress
  • Nicknames: All American
  • Unit: 301st Bomb Group 92nd Bomb Group 97th Bomb Group 353rd Bomb Squadron 414th Bomb Squadron
  • Aircraft Type: B-17 Flying Fortress
  • Nicknames: Kissy-Me-Kowboy
  • Unit: 97th Bomb Group 414th Bomb Squadron
  • Aircraft Type: B-17 Flying Fortress
  • Unit: 305th Bomb Group 97th Bomb Group 364th Bomb Squadron 414th Bomb Squadron 99th Bomb Group 346th Bomb Squadron
  • Aircraft Type: B-17 Flying Fortress
  • Nicknames: The Nutcracker
  • Unit: 97th Bomb Group 414th Bomb Squadron
  • Aircraft Type: B-17 Flying Fortress
  • Nicknames: Old ironsides
  • Unit: 97th Bomb Group 414th Bomb Squadron

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