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First Lieutenant John J. Askins, a pilot of the 91st Bomb Group, in the cockpit of his B-17 Flying Fortress (LL-K, serial number 42-97851) nicknamed "Qualified Quail", during a practice mission in 1944. Printed caption on reverse: 'John Askins pilot Qualified Quail riding co-pilot on practice run with 2 91st. Mickey ships. Fall 1944'
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Units
- Unit Hierarchy: Group
- Air Force: Eighth Air Force
- Type Category: Bombardment
People
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 91st Bomb Group 401st Bomb Squadron
- Service Numbers: O-767031
- Highest Rank: Second Lieutenant
- Role/Job: Co-Pilot
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 91st Bomb Group 401st Bomb Squadron
- Service Numbers: O-761845
- Highest Rank: First Lieutenant
- Role/Job: Pilot
Aircraft
- Aircraft Type: B-17 Flying Fortress
- Nicknames: Qualified Quail
- Unit: 91st Bomb Group 401st Bomb Squadron