UPL 18255

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Crew of Lt Beverly Hoffman. 447BG, 710SQ. Standing, from left, Herbert McNabb, Bombardier; Beverly Hoffman, Pilot; Jack Wells, Navigator; Melvin Ragsdale, Tail Gunner. Kneeling, from left, Earlie Presson, Waist Gunner; Harold Kiena, Radio Operator; Bob Longwitz, Top Turret; Paul Lynam, Ball Turret.

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Units

The insignia of the 447th Bomb Group.
  • Unit Hierarchy: Group
  • Air Force: Eighth Air Force
  • Type Category: Bombardment

People

  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 447th Bomb Group 710th Bomb Squadron
  • Service Numbers: 0818154
  • Highest Rank: First Lieutenant
  • Role/Job: Pilot
  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 447th Bomb Group 710th Bomb Squadron
  • Service Numbers: 32180681
  • Highest Rank: Technical Sergeant (2nd Grade)
  • Role/Job: Radio Operator / Gunner
  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 447th Bomb Group 710th Bomb Squadron
  • Service Numbers: 36214484
  • Role/Job: Top Turret Gunner / Engineer
  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 447th Bomb Group 710th Bomb Squadron
  • Service Numbers: 37671181
  • Role/Job: Ball Turret Gunner
  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 447th Bomb Group 710th Bomb Squadron
  • Service Numbers: 0765826
  • Highest Rank: First Lieutenant
  • Role/Job: Bombardier

Aircraft

  • Aircraft Type: B-17 Flying Fortress
  • Nicknames: Lucky Partners
  • Unit: 447th Bomb Group 710th Bomb Squadron

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ContributorLUCKY PARTNERS
ChangesChanges to collection and unit associations
Sources

Harold Kiena

Date:
ContributorLUCKY PARTNERS
ChangesCreated entry with caption, unit associations, person associations, place associations and aircraft associations
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Harold Kiena