FRE 1765
IMAGEA pilot of the 447th Bomb Group in the cockpit of his B-17 Flying Fortress (serial number 43-38719) nicknamed "Blue Hen Chick". Pilots name is Ralph L Minker. The youngest pilot in the 447th to finish a tour at 20 years 8 months and 10 days
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Units
- Unit Hierarchy: Group
- Air Force: Eighth Air Force
- Type Category: Bombardment
People
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 447th Bomb Group 709th Bomb Squadron
- Service Numbers: O-770722
- Highest Rank: First Lieutenant
- Role/Job: Pilot
Aircraft
- Aircraft Type: B-17 Flying Fortress
- Nicknames: Blue Hen Chick
- Unit: 447th Bomb Group 709th Bomb Squadron