Wilber N Whitehead

Military
media-45289.jpeg UPL 45289 W.N, “Pop” Whitehead. 385thBG/548thBS. 35 missions, mostly in “Blind Date.”
Kept entire original crew throughout tour except for Radio Operator missing three trips after being wounded on their third mission. No other injuries. W N Whitehead collection

From the archives of Lt Gene Hackney, Navigator. 385/548th. Whitehead crew. Uploaded by son-in- law, Ken Thompson

Object Number - UPL 45289 - W.N, “Pop” Whitehead. 385thBG/548thBS. 35 missions, mostly in “Blind Date.” Kept entire original crew throughout tour except for Radio...

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Units served with

The insignia of the 385th Bomb Group.

385th Bomb Group

  • Unit Hierarchy: Group
  • Air Force: Eighth Air Force
  • Type Category: Bombardment

Aircraft

42-102481

  • Aircraft Type: B-17 Flying Fortress
  • Nicknames: Kentucky Winner
  • Unit: 385th Bomb Group 550th Bomb Squadron

42-31833

  • Aircraft Type: B-17 Flying Fortress
  • Nicknames: Mickey II
  • Unit: 385th Bomb Group

43-37842

  • Aircraft Type: B-17 Flying Fortress
  • Nicknames: Lenora Linda
  • Unit: 385th Bomb Group

43-37893

  • Aircraft Type: B-17 Flying Fortress
  • Nicknames: Betty Jo
  • Unit: 551st Bomb Squadron 385th Bomb Group

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Sources

https://www.385thbga.com/records/database/

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Object number: UPL 45289 - W.N, “Pop” Whitehead. 385thBG/548thBS. 35 missions...