FRE 8812
IMAGEA French crew and German Mechanics with a B-17 Flying Fortress (serial number 42-30177-F) nicknamed "Bir Hakeim (Charlene)" formerly of the 388th Bomb Group, used as an executive transport aircraft for the French High Commissioner at Wahn, Germany. Image via H Perrin. Handwritten caption on reverse: 'Bir Hakeim with her crew (Capt Perrin second from left) and her German Mechanics, Hrn Konrad, Beiuer, Beetz.'
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Units
- Unit Hierarchy: Group
- Air Force: Eighth Air Force
- Type Category: Bombardment
Aircraft
- Aircraft Type: B-17 Flying Fortress
- Nicknames: Charlene
- Unit: 388th Bomb Group 36th Bomb Squadron 562nd Bomb Squadron 803rd Bomb Squadron