UPL 5633

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Lester Schrenk's B-17 42-31377, nicknamed 'Pot O' Gold, at Podington, 28 January 1944. Painted by Master Sergeant Bardi, the aircraft's Crew Chief. Note on the painting reads 'Lost in action over Germany Feb. 44. No word ever heard about crew - last seen in flames on way down.'

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Aircraft

  • Aircraft Type: B-17 Flying Fortress
  • Nicknames: Pot O Gold
  • Unit: 92nd Bomb Group 327th Bomb Squadron

Revisions

Date:
ContributorLucy May
ChangesChanges to caption and aircraft associations
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From Lester Schrenk.

Date:
ContributorLucy May
ChangesCreated entry with caption and person associations
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Images and caption information sent through by Lester F Schrenk.