FRE 5731
IMAGE
By downloading this image, you are agreeing to our Terms and Conditions
Master Sergeant J P Wellmaker cleans the guns of a B-17G Flying Fortress (LL-E, serial number 43-37552) nicknamed "The Peacemaker" of the 401st Bomb Squadron, 91st Bomb Group at Bassingbourn whilst a farmer's wife herds a flock of ducks across the base. The cheek guns on either side of the nose were nicknamed "Mary Lou." Written on slide casing: '91 BG M/Sgt JF Hallmaker cleans guns.' US Official caption: "K 2087- M/Sgt J P Wellmaker cleans 50 cal machine guns on a Boeign B-17 whilst an English farm wife herds her ducks away from the plane at a base in England.'
Connections
See how this entry relates to other items in the archive by exploring the connections below.
Units
- Unit Hierarchy: Squadron
- Air Force: Eighth Air Force
- Type Category: Bombardment
- Unit Hierarchy: Group
- Air Force: Eighth Air Force
- Type Category: Bombardment
People
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 91st Bomb Group 401st Bomb Squadron
- Service Numbers: 34089686
- Highest Rank: Master Sergeant
- Role/Job: Ground Crew
Aircraft
- Aircraft Type: B-17 Flying Fortress
- Nicknames: The Peacemaker
- Unit: 91st Bomb Group 401st Bomb Squadron
Locations
- Site type: Airfield
Revisions
Official caption from scan of print found on Brides and Bombers
RAGGED IRREGULARS OF BASSINGBOURN by Marion Havelaar & William Hess.
Connected to the 401st Bomb Squadron from caption information.