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A French crew and German Mechanics with a B-17 Flying Fortress (serial number 42-30177-F) nicknamed "Bir Hakeim (Charlene)" formerly of the 388th Bomb Group, used as an executive transport aircraft for the French High Commissioner at Wahn, Germany. Image via H Perrin. Handwritten caption on reverse: 'Bir Hakeim with her crew (Capt Perrin second from left) and her German Mechanics, Hrn Konrad, Beiuer, Beetz.'
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A French crew and German Mechanics with a B-17 Flying Fortress (serial number 42-30177-F) nicknamed "Bir Hakeim (Charlene)" formerly of the 388th Bomb Group, used as an executive transport aircraft for the French High Commissioner at Wahn, Germany. Image via H Perrin. Handwritten caption on reverse: 'Bir Hakeim with her crew (Capt Perrin second from left) and her German Mechanics, Hrn Konrad, Beiuer, Beetz.'

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Units

The insignia of the 388th Bomb Group.

388th Bomb Group

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

Aircraft

A bomber crew of the 388th Bomb Group with their B-17 Flying Fortress (serial number 42-30177) nicknamed "Charlene". Printed caption on reverse: '61552 AC- Crew of the 562nd Bomb Squadron, 388th Bomb Group, beside the Boeing B-17 Flying Fortress "Charlene". England. 30 August 1943. Standing left to right are: 2nd Lt John N Harlan, Boise, Idaho; 1st Lt Charles Bliss, Los Angeles, California; 2nd Lt Vernon D Dunkin, Columbus, Ohio; 2nd Lt Bernard J Quenneville, Hadley, Mass. Kneeling left to right: S/Sgt Ro

42-30177

  • Aircraft Type: B-17 Flying Fortress
  • Nicknames: Charlene
  • Unit: 388th Bomb Group 36th Bomb Squadron 562nd Bomb Squadron 803rd Bomb Squadron

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Sources

IWM, Roger Freeman Collection