William J DeLange

Military
media-46750.jpeg UPL 46750 This photo was identified in the 447 Pictorial history as the Cohen Crew, in front of the Barbara Jane. It is possible this photo was taken on 9/9/44, and that the crew that day is as follows: Capt, Boisson, Lt. Cohen, Lt. Hollmann, Lt. Loman, Kreklow, Fry, McNeilly, Thornton, and Delange. 447th Bomb Group collection

Pictorial History to the Men and Aircraft of the 447th Bombardment Group

Object Number - UPL 46750 - This photo was identified in the 447 Pictorial history as the Cohen Crew, in front of the Barbara Jane. It is possible this photo was taken on...

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The insignia of the 447th Bomb Group.

447th Bomb Group

  • Unit Hierarchy: Group
  • Air Force: Eighth Air Force
  • Type Category: Bombardment

People

Robert G Blanar

  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 447th Bomb Group 709th Bomb Squadron
  • Highest Rank: First Lieutenant
  • Role/Job: Co-Pilot

Emil Cohen

  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 447th Bomb Group 709th Bomb Squadron
  • Highest Rank: First Lieutenant
  • Role/Job: Pilot

George B Fry

  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 447th Bomb Group
  • Highest Rank: Staff Sergeant (3rd Grade)
  • Role/Job: Radio Operator

Donald M Hollmann

  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 447th Bomb Group
  • Highest Rank: First Lieutenant
  • Role/Job: Navigator

Theodore C Kreklow

  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 447th Bomb Group
  • Highest Rank: Staff Sergeant (3rd Grade)
  • Role/Job: Engineer/Top Turret Gunner

Aircraft

43-37667

  • Aircraft Type: B-17 Flying Fortress
  • Nicknames: Barbara Jane

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Pictorial history of the 447 Bomb Group

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Drawn from the records of the National Museum of the Mighty Eighth Air Force, Savannah, Georgia / Unit History Roster, Enlisted Men, as of 01 August 1945

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Object number: UPL 46750 - This photo was identified in the 447 Pictorial...