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Headshot of man wearing Air Force military uniform and hat.  UPL 69986 UPL 69986 Harold Charles Phenow was the co pilot on the Morton B. Hunt Crew. 544th Bomb Squad, 384th Bomb Group. Killed in Service 11 November 1945. Aircraft, with crew of 5 and 16 passengers went missing in icing conditions on a flight from Istres, France, to Athens, Greece.
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544th Bomb Squadron 384th Bomb Group 43-39197 Grafton Underwood Istres Ardennes American Cemetery and Memorial Harold Charles Phenow On

Object Number - UPL 69986 - Harold Charles Phenow was the co pilot on the Morton B. Hunt Crew. 544th Bomb Squad, 384th Bomb Group. Killed in Service 11 November 1945. ...

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  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Unit: 27th Air Transport Group 311th Ferry Squadron
  • Service Numbers: 37228603
  • Highest Rank: Staff Sergeant
  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 306th Bomb Group 423rd Bomb Squadron
  • Service Numbers: 12239318
  • Highest Rank: Staff Sergeant (3rd Grade)
  • Role/Job: Waist Gunner
  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 384th Bomb Group 546th Bomb Squadron
  • Service Numbers: T-136739
  • Highest Rank: Flight Officer
  • Role/Job: Navigator
The insignia of the 398th Bomb Group.
  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 398th Bomb Group 415th Air Service Group
  • Service Numbers: O-523889
  • Highest Rank: Captain
  • Role/Job: Group Chaplain
  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: Headquarters (384th Bomb Group) 492nd Bomb Group
  • Service Numbers: O-395147
  • Highest Rank: Colonel
  • Role/Job: Pilot

Aircraft

  • Aircraft Type: B-17 Flying Fortress
  • Nicknames: Little Kenny
  • Unit: 544th Bomb Squadron 384th Bomb Group
  • Aircraft Type: B-17 Flying Fortress
  • Nicknames: Big Dog
  • Unit: 384th Bomb Group 544th Bomb Squadron
The nose art of the B-17G Flying Fortress nicknamed "Hikin' For Home" of the 91st Bomb Group. Handwritten caption on reverse: 'B17-G Fortress. Note the patch on the left breast.'
  • Aircraft Type: B-17 Flying Fortress
  • Nicknames: Anne, The Bloody Bucket, Hikin For Home
  • Unit: 384th Bomb Group 91st Bomb Group 322nd Bomb Squadron 324th Bomb Squadron 401st Bomb Squadron
  • Aircraft Type: B-17 Flying Fortress
  • Nicknames: Doasy Doats
  • Unit: Base Air Depot 1 398th Bomb Group 603rd Bomb Squadron 491st Bomb Group 600th Bomb Squadron 384th Bomb Group 545th Bomb Squadron
  • Aircraft Type: B-17 Flying Fortress
  • Nicknames: Homesick Angel
  • Unit: 97th Bomb Group 341st Bomb Squadron

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40th Bomb Wing Special Orders

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