42-31974 - Bomboogie

media-31989.jpeg UPL 31989 B-17 42-31974 Bomboogie

Frank R. Drain

Object Number - UPL 31989 - B-17 42-31974 Bomboogie

The B-17, 42-31974, named, Bomboogie, was delivered Cheyenne, 11 January 1944; Memphis, 23 January 1944; Savannah, 24 January 1944; Assigned 570th Bomb Squadron, 390th Bomb Group [DI-G]; Framlingham, 5 February 1944. Returned to the USA, 121 BU Bradley, 3 July 1945; 4168 Base Unit, South Plains, Texas, 6 July 1945; Reconstruction Finance Corporation (sold for scrap metal in USA) Kingman 30 November 1945.

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Units served with

The insignia of the 390th Bomb Group.
  • Unit Hierarchy: Group
  • Air Force: Eighth Air Force
  • Type Category: Bombardment

People

  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 390th Bomb Group 570th Bomb Squadron
  • Service Numbers: 39012543 and O-759338
  • Highest Rank: First Lieutenant
  • Role/Job: Pilot
  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 390th Bomb Group 570th Bomb Squadron
  • Service Numbers: 37306568
  • Highest Rank: Staff Sergeant (3rd Grade)
  • Role/Job: Ground Echelon Mechanic
  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 390th Bomb Group 570th Bomb Squadron
  • Service Numbers: 17064975 at enlistment and later O-??????
  • Highest Rank: Second Lieutenant
  • Role/Job: Navigator
  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 390th Bomb Group 570th Bomb Squadron
  • Service Numbers: 13062874 at enlistment and O-??????
  • Highest Rank: First Lieutenant
  • Role/Job: Bombardier

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Updated markings.

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ContributorKickapoo
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Details added. - Kickapoo

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Details added. - Kickapoo

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connections

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connection

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ContributorED-BB
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Was flown by Charles N. Baker who has a page on the site
www.390th.org

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Dave Osborne, B-17 Fortress Master Log

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