UPL 25259

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Capt Robert K Morgan [ Asheville, NC ], pilot of the Boeing B-17 "The Memphis Belle" bids farewell to his ground crew before leaving for the United States after completing his 25th mission. Co-Pilot Capt James A Verinis stands at Capt Morgans shoulder with Nav Capt Charles B Leighton behind him. They Are, Left To Right: Cpl Oliver C Champion, S/Sgt Max Allen Armstrong, Sgt Ware N Lipscomb, Sgt Leonard E Sowers, Sgt Charles P Blauser, Sgt Robert G Walters and M/Sgt Joseph Giambrone. NARA Ref 342-FH-3A06261-79237AC.

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Staff Sergeant Casimer Nastal of the 91st Bomb Group in the waist gun position of his B-17 Flying Fortress (DF-A, serial number 41-24485) nicknamed "Memphis Belle" Passed for publication 10 Jun 1943. Printed caption on reverse: 'Not For Publication Before 00.30 June 10th. Flying Fortress Returns To U.S.A. After 25 Operations. June 1943. At an 8th Army Air Station somewhere in England, Lt.-Gen. Jacob L. Devers, and Major-General Ira. C. Eaker, bidded fare-well to the Flying Fortress "Memphis Belle" which i
  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 91st Bomb Group 324th Bomb Squadron
  • Service Numbers: 11010951 / O-438088
  • Highest Rank: Lieutenant Colonel
  • Role/Job: Co-Pilot

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