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364th Bomb Squadron

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The insignia of the 364th Bomb Squadron, 305th Bomb Group.

media-395051.jpg FRE 5108 The insignia of the 364th Bomb Squadron, 305th Bomb Group. Roger Freeman Collection

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Object Number - FRE 5108 - The insignia of the 364th Bomb Squadron, 305th Bomb Group.

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Unit stations

Station	Location	Date
Based	Chelveston

People

Anthony C Amelese

Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
Nationality: American
Unit: 305th Bomb Group 364th Bomb Squadron
Service Numbers: 16156729
Highest Rank: Technical Sergeant
Role/Job: Radio Operator; Gunner

Arnold A Armstrong

Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
Nationality: American
Unit: 305th Bomb Group 364th Bomb Squadron
Highest Rank: Technical Sergeant
Role/Job: Engineer

Bryce Barrett

Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
Nationality: American
Unit: 305th Bomb Group 364th Bomb Squadron
Service Numbers: O-738530
Highest Rank: Second Lieutenant
Role/Job: Bombardier

Arthur J Biesak

Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
Nationality: American
Unit: 305th Bomb Group 364th Bomb Squadron
Highest Rank: Technical Sergeant
Role/Job: Top Turret Gunner

The crew of the 305th Bomb Group B-17 Flying Fortress nicknamed "Lazy Baby" the day after the record-breaking long-distance bombing mission to Eastern Prussia and Pomerania on the 9th of October 1943. Passed for publication 10 Oct 1943. Printed caption on reverse: 'Greatest Day Raid. American heavy bombers from Britain yesterday set up a new record for a long-distance raid when they made a round flight of 2,000 miles to bomb Pomerania, Poland and East Prussia ... Gdynia, Anklam, Marienburg and Danzig (Gda

Brunson W Bolin

Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
Nationality: American
Unit: 305th Bomb Group 364th Bomb Squadron
Service Numbers: O-681319
Highest Rank: Second Lieutenant
Role/Job: Co-Pilot

Aircraft

41-24572

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

41-24588

Aircraft Type: B-17 Flying Fortress
Nicknames: Carter and His Little Pills
Unit: 305th Bomb Group 364th Bomb Squadron

First Lieutenant Mokler and his crew of the 305th Bomb Group with their B-17 Flying Fortress. Printed caption on reverse: '1st Lt. Mokler and crew of the 305th bomb Gp., are shown beside a B-17 Flying Fortress. 22 November 1942. England (GP-64A). U.S. Air Force Photo.'

41-24590

Aircraft Type: B-17 Flying Fortress
Unit: 305th Bomb Group 364th Bomb Squadron

41-24593

Aircraft Type: B-17 Flying Fortress
Nicknames: El Lobo
Unit: 305th Bomb Group 364th Bomb Squadron

An airman of the 305th Bomb Group in the cockpit of a B-17 Flying Fortress nicknamed "Southern Comfort". Passed for publication 17 Feb 1943. Handwritten caption on reverse: '305BG. 16-2-43.' On reverse: Associated Press, US Army Press Censor ETO and US Army General Section Press & Censorship Bureau [Stamps].

41-24617

Aircraft Type: B-17 Flying Fortress
Nicknames: Southern Comfort
Unit: 305th Bomb Group 364th Bomb Squadron

Revisions

Date28 Aug 2021 23:13:09

ContributorSteve Russell

ChangesChanges to nicknames, unit part of associations, unit encompassing associations and stations

Sources

See Robert A. Gray entry

Date28 Aug 2021 23:09:45

ContributorSteve Russell

ChangesChanges to nicknames and unit part of associations

Sources

See Robert A Gray entry

Date27 Feb 2015 14:59:24

Contributorrossingtonj

ChangesChanges to type

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Type added

Date27 Sep 2014 18:42:48

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ChangesAAM ingest

Sources

Drawn from the records of the National Museum of the Mighty Eighth Air Force, Savannah, Georgia / Paul Andrews, Project Bits and Pieces, 8th Air Force Roll of Honor database / Units in the UK from ETOUSA Station List, as transcribed by Lt. Col. Philip Grinton (US Army, Retired) and extracted by IWM; air division data from L.D. Underwood, based on the 8th Air Force Strength Report of 6th August 1944, as published in 'The 8th Air Force Yearbook' by Lt. Col. John H Woolnough (1980)

364th Bomb Squadron: Gallery (68 items)

A line of 305th Bomb Group B-17 Flying Fortress taxiing at Chelveston airfield preparing to take off on another raid. The two rear-most B-17 Flying Fortresses belong to the 364th Bomb Squadron, (WF-N, serial number 42-30242) on the left and (WF-O, serial number 42-29807) on the right. Passed for publication 4 Jul 1943. Handwritten caption on reverse: '29/6/43. WF:N. WF:O 229807.' Printed caption on reverse: 'At A Flying Fortresses Base In Britain. This series of pictures shows scenes at a U.S. air base in

Object number: FRE 10418 -

A 364th Bomb Squadron, 305th Bomb Group B-17 Flying Fortress (WF-O, serial number 42-29807) taxiis to take off from Chelveston airbase. Passed for publication 30 Jun 1943. Handwritten caption on reverse: 'KY-B.' Printed caption on reverse: 'At A Fortress Station In Britain. From an American base in Britain the Flying Fortresses carry out operational activities which result in terrible blows against the German industrial war machine. This series of pictures shows scenes at a Flying Fortresses station where

Object number: FRE 10430 -

Lieutenant Ashcraft of the 305th Bomb Group watches Sergeant Patterson and Sergeant Corser put on their flying gear. Passed for publication 17 Feb 1943. Handwritten caption on reverse: '305BG.' Printed caption on reverse: 'Fortress Crew. Associated Press Photo Shows:- Lt. Ashcraft wearing his Mae West watches Sgt. Patterson and Sgt. Corser (right) don their high altitude suits. ASH.' Censor no: 249308. On reverse: Associated Press, US Army Press Censor ETO and US Army General Section Press & Censorship Bu

Object number: FRE 10452 -

The top of the fuselage of a 305th Bomb Group B-17 Flying Fortress (serial number 42-49319) piloted by Lieutenant Ashcraft in February 1943 at Chelveston airbase. Nearest the camera is the radio-room machine-gun, manned by the radio operator, and in the background (towards the aircraft's nose) is the twin-machine-gun top-turret manned by the engineer. Passed for publication 17 Feb 1943. Handwritten caption on reverse: '249319. 2/43. 305BG. Ashcraft crew.' Printed caption on reverse: 'Fortress Crew. Associ

Object number: FRE 10453 -

Staff Sergeant Armstrong, ball turret gunner of Lieutenant Ashcraft's 305th Bomb Group B-17 Flying Fortress, part-way into his 'charge', the ball turret of the aircraft. Passed for publication 17 Feb 1943. Handwritten caption on reverse: '305BG. Ashcraft's crew.' Printed caption on reverse: 'Fortress Crew. Associated Press Photo Shows:- The Ball Turret Gunner St.Sgt. Armstrnog, examines his charge before the takeoff. Contrary to popular belief, he does not enter the turret from outside before takeoff but

Object number: FRE 10457 -

A bomber crew of the 305th Bomb Group with their B-17 Flying Fortress nicknamed "Lallah-V" that belly landed on the runway. From left to right they are: First Lieutenant Karl H. Brauer, Navigator, from Indianapolis; Major J. Lawrence Smith co-pilot, from Carpinteria, California; Second Lieutenant Magnus G. Bolken, Operations Officer, from Arnegard, North Dakota; First Lieutenant Robert D. Metcalf, Bombardier, from Sacramento, California; Staff Sergeant John F. Hill, Asst radio operator, from Valhalla, New

Object number: FRE 1133 -

A B-17 Flying Fortress (WF-O, serial number 42-29807) nicknamed "Lady Liberty" of the 364th Bomb Squadron, 305th Bomb Group. Printed caption on reverse: 'A25722 AC made just a few seconds before the plane was hit by Nazi flak, this photo shows the Fortress "Lady Liberty," flying in formation over occupied Europe. The faces of the bomabrdier and navigator are plainly visible. A waist gunner can also be seen at his post. U.S Air Force Photo.'

Object number: FRE 1141 -

A bomber crew of the 364th Bomb Squadron, 305th Bomb Group led by Captain W.D. Whitson, with their B-17 Flying Fortress (WF-F). Handwritten caption on reverse: 'Photo date: 26/7/43. B/G Anderson. Cpt. W.D. Whitson crew.'

Object number: FRE 4291 -

A bomber crew of the 305th Bomb Group, led by Lieutenant Edward Dienhart. Passed for publication, but date unclear. Handwritten caption on reverse: '305BG.' Printed caption on reverse: 'Greatest Day Raid. American heavy bombers from Britain yesterday set up a new record for a long-distance raid when they made a round flight of 2,000 miles to bomb Pomerania, Poland and East Prussia. Gdynia, Anklam, Marienburg and Danzig all attacked. O.P.S.: This is the crew of the "Lazy Baby", a Flying Fortress leaving th

Object number: FRE 4318 -

A B-17 Flying Fortress (WF-E, serial number 42-31820) of the 364th Bomb Squadron, 305th Bomb Group trailing smoke. Handwritten caption on reverse: '25/2/44.'

Object number: FRE 4324 -

A B-17 Flying Fortress (serial number 42-5722) nicknamed "Lady Liberty" of the 305th Bomb Group after a direct flak hit over Holland. Handwritten caption on reverse: 'Top. FAW/18X/C. A-25722 AC - With its tail assembly completely destroyed as the result of a direct hit by German flak over Flushing, Holland, the Flying Fortress "Lady Liberty" is seen here finishing its final flight. U.S. Air Force Photo.'

Object number: FRE 4331 -

The insignia of the 364th Bomb Squadron, 305th Bomb Group.

Object number: FRE 5108 -