UPL 21863

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5 April 1944: Ball turret gunner SSGT Roland Clark of the 452nd Bomb Group touches up the nose art of "Dog Breath" (B-17G 42-31330) following battle damage repairs. While still in training in Pyote, Texas, the crew spent time at a local bar. Pilot Herman “Butch” Beuchat would often have trouble getting his copilot Everett Phillips out of bed the next morning. Once Beuchat tried to wake Phillips, and Phillips blew in his face. Beuchat replied "Man, you have dog breath” - and the nose art was born.

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Units

The insignia of the 452nd Bomb Group.
  • Unit Hierarchy: Group
  • Air Force: Eighth Air Force
  • Type Category: Bombardment

People

  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 452nd Bomb Group 731st Bomb Squadron
  • Highest Rank: Staff Sergeant
  • Role/Job: Ball Turret Gunner

Aircraft

  • Aircraft Type: B-17 Flying Fortress
  • Nicknames: Dog Breath
  • Unit: 452nd Bomb Group 728th Bomb Squadron

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Date:
ContributorTennyBelle
ChangesChanges to place associations
Sources

provided connection to Pyote AAF

Date:
ContributorPete
ChangesCreated entry with caption, unit associations, place associations and aircraft associations
Sources

452nd Bomb Group Assoc.