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A 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

The insignia of the 390th Bomb Group.
  • 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

Staff-Sergeant Louis Kiss, a tail gunner of the 390th Bomb Group in position inside bis B-17 Flying Fortress (serial number 42-30713) nicknamed "Phyllis Marie". First handwritten caption on reverse: 'S. Sgt Louis Kiss.' Second handwritten caption on reverse: '8-10-43.'
  • Aircraft Type: B-17 Flying Fortress
  • Nicknames: Phyllis Marie
  • Unit: 390th Bomb Group 568th Bomb Squadron

Revisions

Date:
ContributorEmily
ChangesChanges to person associations
Sources

Associated Louis Kiss from caption & identified by his Nephew, Todd Hodrinsky.

Date:
ContributorDavid Armstrong
ChangesChanges to caption
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Corrected Co-pilot's first name and added his middle initial.

Date:
ContributorAAM
ChangesAAM ingest
Sources

IWM, Roger Freeman Collection