FRE 1256
IMAGEA bomber crew of the 526th Bomb Squadron, 379th Bomb Group return to base with their B-17 Flying Fortress (serial number 42-37764) nicknamed "Dragon Lady" after a mission. Image stamped on reverse: 'Copyright Planet News.' [stamp], 'Passed for Publication 1 jan 1944.' [stamp] and '298282.' [Censor no.] Printed caption on reverse: 'Photo Shows:- The crew of "Dragon Lady" telling of their experience when they were attacked by Focke Wulfe fighters. Right to left:- Lt. Ray Lohr, pilot, of Tampa, Florida; Lt A.w.Eades, co-pilot, of Pilot Rock, Oregon; Lt E.L. Snow, navigator, of Cleveland, Ohio; S/Sgt Frank V. Balik, gunner, of Elizabeth, New Jersey; Lt. D.H. Havermann, bombadier, of Fairfax, South Dakota; S/Sgt. Z.Y. Cambell, turret gunner, of Leakesville, Miss., S/Sgt V.V. Dalberto, tailgunner, of Berwick, Pennsylvania; S/Sgt. W.E.Cronin, ball turret gunner, of Worcester, Mass. T/Sgt B.A.Curran radio, of Omaha, Nebraska; and S/Sgt. S.H Kirkpatrick, waistgunner of Philadelphia. AND. January 1 1944.'
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Units
- Unit Hierarchy: Group
- Air Force: Eighth Air Force
- Type Category: Bombardment
- Unit Hierarchy: Squadron
- Air Force: Eighth Air Force
- Type Category: Bombardment
People
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 379th Bomb Group 526th Bomb Squadron
- Highest Rank: Sergeant
- Role/Job: Radio Operator Gunner
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 379th Bomb Group 526th Bomb Squadron
- Service Numbers: 34337705
- Highest Rank: Technical Sergeant
- Role/Job: waist gunner
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 379th Bomb Group
- Highest Rank: Staff Sergeant
- Role/Job: Ball Turret Gunner
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 379th Bomb Group 526th Bomb Squadron
- Highest Rank: Technical Sergeant
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 379th Bomb Group 526th Bomb Squadron
- Highest Rank: Staff Sergeant
- Role/Job: Tail Gunner
Aircraft
- Aircraft Type: B-17 Flying Fortress
- Nicknames: Dragon Lady
- Unit: 379th Bomb Group 526th Bomb Squadron