FRE 734
IMAGELieutenant Helen Pierson, an army nurse based at Wimpole Hall- an 8th Air Force hospital- near Bassingbourn, christens a B-17 Flying Fortress of the 91st Bomb Group named "Lady Helen of Wimpole" in her honour. Handwritten caption on reverse: '#4559 "Lady Helen of Wimpole".' Nose art by Cpl Anthony Starcer.
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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
- Highest Rank: First Lieutenant
- Role/Job: Army Nurse
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 91st Bomb Group
- Service Numbers: 39242929
- Highest Rank: Corporal (RAF)
- Role/Job: Gunner
Locations
- Site type: Airfield