Warren W Fankhauser

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media-16186.jpeg UPL 16186 Hole in helmet from flak during a bombing mission. The helmet was not strapped on and flew off onto the other side of the aircraft. Warren W Fankhauser collection

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Object Number - UPL 16186 - Hole in helmet from flak during a bombing mission. The helmet was not strapped on and flew off onto the other side of the aircraft.

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The insignia of the 448th Bomb Group.

448th Bomb Group

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

People

John Q Adams

  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 448th Bomb Group 712th Bomb Squadron
  • Role/Job: Radio Operator / Gunner

Earl J Estes

  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 448th Bomb Group 712th Bomb Squadron
  • Highest Rank: Staff Sergeant
  • Role/Job: Radio Operator Gunner

Kuell Hinson

  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 448th Bomb Group 712th Bomb Squadron
  • Service Numbers: 34729617
  • Highest Rank: Technical Sergeant
  • Role/Job: Top Turret Gunner

Norval S Hovey

  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Civilian
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 448th Bomb Group 712th Bomb Squadron
  • Role/Job: Bombardier

Harry WIlbert Kraus

  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 448th Bomb Group 712th Bomb Squadron
  • Service Numbers: 761129
  • Highest Rank: Major
  • Role/Job: Pilot

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Julie F. Brace

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Julie F. Brace, granddaughter of Warren W. Fankhauser

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Object number: UPL 16186 - Hole in helmet from flak during a bombing mission...

Object number: UPL 16187 - Harry Wilbert Kraus' Crew