FRE 3595
IMAGEHilmer Beicker of the 91st Bomb Group in the top turret of a B-17G Flying Fortress nicknamed "Qualified Quail". Printed caption on reverse of photo: 'Hilmer Beicker, Engineer on John Askin's crew. Note flak th[r]ough casting under left gun. Also patch ple[x]i-glass behind his head.'
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Units
- 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: O-767031
- Highest Rank: Second Lieutenant
- Role/Job: Co-Pilot
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 91st Bomb Group 401st Bomb Squadron
- Service Numbers: 38538861
- Highest Rank: Sergeant
- Role/Job: Top Turret Gunner
Aircraft
- Aircraft Type: B-17 Flying Fortress
- Nicknames: Qualified Quail
- Unit: 91st Bomb Group 401st Bomb Squadron