UPL 50068
IMAGE"Technical Sergeant Marvin N. Hudgens and Sergeant Donald E. Clapper of the 385th Bomb Group paint the nose art of a B-17 Flying Fortress nicknamed "Yank". Passed for publication 10 Oct 1943. Printed caption on reverse: 'Flying Fortresses In Combat Missions Over Europe. Picture Shows:- T/Sgt. Marvin N. Hudgens, El Paso, Texas, crew chief, puts additional touches to the "Yank", which is piloted by Capt. Ivon Klohe, Monterey, California. Looking on is Sgt. Donald E. Clapper, Altoona, Pa. "
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Units
- Unit Hierarchy: Group
- Air Force: Eighth Air Force
- Type Category: Bombardment
- Unit Hierarchy: Squadron
- Air Force: Eighth Air Force
- Type Category: Bombardment
Aircraft
- Aircraft Type: B-17 Flying Fortress
- Nicknames: Yank
- Unit: 385th Bomb Group 548th Bomb Squadron