FRE 1224
IMAGELieutenants P.F. Brown, Herbert T. Myers and Howard C. Francis of the 379th Bomb Group plot the route for their next mission in their B-17 Flying Fortress (serial number 42-30866) nicknamed "Pistol Packin' Mama". Image stamped on reverse: 'Associated Press.' [stamp], 'Passed for Publication 6 Feb 1944.' [stamp] and '303600.' [Censor no.] Printed caption on reverse: '"Pistol Packin' Mama". Associated Press Photo Shows: Pilot and co-pilot check route of flight with navigator before take-off. L to R Co-pilot PF Brown, 161 Mile Square Road, Yonkers, NY, Navigator Lt Herbert T Myers, Port Townsend, Wash, and Pilot Lt Howard C Francis, Taunton, Mass.
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Units
- Unit Hierarchy: Group
- Air Force: Eighth Air Force
- Type Category: Bombardment
People
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 379th Bomb Group
- Service Numbers: 746285
- Highest Rank: First Lieutenant
- Role/Job: Pilot
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 379th Bomb Group
- Service Numbers: 11063750 / O?
- Highest Rank: First Lieutenant
- Role/Job: Pilot
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 379th Bomb Group
- Highest Rank: Second Lieutenant
- Role/Job: Navigator