FRE 1258
IMAGEGround personnel of the 381st Bomb Group survey the battle damaged nose of a B-17 Flying Fortress (serial number 43-39170) nicknamed "Tinker Toy" at Ridgewell, 8 October 1943. Printed caption on reverse: 'C65841 AC - The Boeing B-17 Flying Fortress "Tinker Toy" of the 381st Bomb Group stationed at an 8th AF base near Ridgewell, Essex County, England, 8 October 1943. U.S.Air Force Photo.'
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Units
- Unit Hierarchy: Group
- Air Force: Eighth Air Force
- Type Category: Bombardment
People
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 381st Bomb Group 535th Bomb Squadron
- Service Numbers: O-795807
- Highest Rank: First Lieutenant
- Role/Job: Pilot
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ContributorChrisTennet
Sources
535th Bomb Squadron war diaries. Lt Minerich was killed while flying Tinkertoy on Oct 8th 1943