FRE 1557
IMAGEA Bomber crew of the 390th Bomb Group with their B-17 Flying Fortress (serial number 42-30713) nicknamed "Phyllis Marie". A veteran has handwritten on the reverse: 'LEFT TO RIGHT STANDING. Sgt Louis Kiss, Tail Gunner; Lt Lester Boettcher, Navigator; S.Sgt Arthur Dix, Ball Turret Gunner; S.Sgt Robert McCormack, Waist Gunner; T.Sgt Mathias Biehl, Radio Operator/ Gunner; Lt Whitney F. Poythress, Jr., Co-pilot (MIA 12/11/43); S.Sgt Walter C Byrne, Waist Gunner; Lt Perry V Row, Pilot. KNEELING L to R: Lt James P Fitzsimmons- Bombardier; T.Sgt Erice Bennett- Engineer- Upper Turret G. Showing off the famous toggle finger of the Bombardier!'
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Units
- Unit Hierarchy: Group
- Air Force: Eighth Air Force
- Type Category: Bombardment
People
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 390th Bomb Group 568th Bomb Squadron
- Service Numbers: 31192188
- Highest Rank: Sergeant (RAF)
- Role/Job: Tail Gunner
Aircraft
- Aircraft Type: B-17 Flying Fortress
- Nicknames: Phyllis Marie
- Unit: 390th Bomb Group 568th Bomb Squadron
Revisions
Associated Louis Kiss from caption & identified by his Nephew, Todd Hodrinsky.
Corrected Co-pilot's first name and added his middle initial.