UPL 25259
IMAGECapt Robert K Morgan [ Asheville, NC ], pilot of the Boeing B-17 "The Memphis Belle" bids farewell to his ground crew before leaving for the United States after completing his 25th mission. Co-Pilot Capt James A Verinis stands at Capt Morgans shoulder with Nav Capt Charles B Leighton behind him. They Are, Left To Right: Cpl Oliver C Champion, S/Sgt Max Allen Armstrong, Sgt Ware N Lipscomb, Sgt Leonard E Sowers, Sgt Charles P Blauser, Sgt Robert G Walters and M/Sgt Joseph Giambrone. NARA Ref 342-FH-3A06261-79237AC.
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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
- Service Numbers: 15090996
- Highest Rank: Sergeant (RAF)
- Role/Job: Asst Crew Chief
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 91st Bomb Group 324th Bomb Squadron
- Service Numbers: 20308132
- Highest Rank: Master Sergeant
- Role/Job: Crew Chief
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 91st Bomb Group 324th Bomb Squadron
- Service Numbers: 15091724
- Highest Rank: Captain
- Role/Job: Navigator
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 91st Bomb Group 324th Bomb Squadron
- Highest Rank: Colonel
- Role/Job: Pilot
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Civilian
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 91st Bomb Group 324th Bomb Squadron
Aircraft
- Aircraft Type: B-17 Flying Fortress
- Nicknames: Memphis Belle
- Unit: 91st Bomb Group 324th Bomb Squadron
Locations
- Site type: Airfield