UPL 25085
IMAGEGround crew of the 97th Bomb group carry out engine maintenance on a B-17 Flying Fortress (serial number 41-9045) nicknamed "Stinky" at Grafton Underwood. This aircraft was transferred to the 92nd Bomb Group 24 August 1942. Image stamped: 'Passed for Publication 14 Aug 1942'.[stamp]. 'Illustrated Copyright (Jarché)' [stamp]. '254685' [Censor no]. Printed caption on reverse: '(5) Ground mechanics making adjustments to one of the giant Wright motors. The U.S. Air Force have brought all their own ground and maintenance staff with them. The open bomb doors shown below give some idea of the capacious stowage in the Fortress bomb bays.' FRE 738
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Units
- Unit Hierarchy: Group
- Air Force: Eighth Air Force
- Type Category: Bombardment
- 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: 39167239
- Highest Rank: Master Sergeant
- Role/Job: Crew chief
Aircraft
- Aircraft Type: B-17 Flying Fortress
- Nicknames: Stinky
- Unit: 92nd Bomb Group 97th Bomb Group
Locations
- Site type: Airfield
- Known as: Grafton Undermud