UPL 46934

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William Solomon (3rd from Right) with his crew and 42-98008 American Beauty The Barmasse Crew were L to R Ed Barmasse (P), Chas Yeager (CP), Richard Jones (Nav), Francis Dolley (TT/FE), Wm R Solomon (RO/WG),Edward Bruschke (WG), Richard Walker (BT) not shown: Jerome Berndt (B), Albert Doyle (TG).

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People

  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 486th Bomb Group 834th Bomb Squadron
  • Service Numbers: O-783492
  • Role/Job: Pilot
  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 486th Bomb Group 834th Bomb Squadron
  • Role/Job: Waist Gunner
  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 486th Bomb Group 834th Bomb Squadron
  • Role/Job: Flight Engineer / Top Turret Gunner
  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 486th Bomb Group 833rd Bomb Squadron
  • Role/Job: Navigator
  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 486th Bomb Group 834th Bomb Squadron
  • Role/Job: Radio Operator / Gunner

Aircraft

A B-17 Flying Fortress (2S-G, serial number 42-98008) nicknamed "American Beauty" of the 486th Bomb Group. A censor has obscured the tail marking.
  • Aircraft Type: B-17 Flying Fortress
  • Nicknames: American Beauty
  • Unit: 486th Bomb Group 92nd Bomb Group 834th Bomb Squadron

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Picture from Steven Michael Son of William Solomon