B-17 Arkie-II
Dublin Core
Title
B-17 Arkie-II
Alternative Title
B-17 Arkie-II in Flight
Subject
World War--1939-1945
Veterans--Florida
Description
A black and white photograph of the B-17 42-29553, “Arkie-II” in flight over an unknown location. The Arkie-II was a part of the 366th Bombardment Squadron, 305th Bombardment Group, which was among the first sorties to conduct daylight bombing missions of Germany during World War II. A notable member of the Arkie-II was bombardier Jack Julian Little.
The Florida-France Soldiers Stories Project seeks to tell the stories of the Florida soldiers buried in the American Battle Monuments Commission cemeteries in France. Our goal is to honor and commemorate the brave individuals who gave their lives supporting the Allied forces, liberating France, and defeating Germany in the Second World War. Simultaneously, our goal is to teach the students who participate in this research project about the history of France and Florida during World War II, about the history of individual servicemen, and about how to implement historical research methods in their work.
The Florida-France Soldiers Stories Project seeks to tell the stories of the Florida soldiers buried in the American Battle Monuments Commission cemeteries in France. Our goal is to honor and commemorate the brave individuals who gave their lives supporting the Allied forces, liberating France, and defeating Germany in the Second World War. Simultaneously, our goal is to teach the students who participate in this research project about the history of France and Florida during World War II, about the history of individual servicemen, and about how to implement historical research methods in their work.
Creator
305th Bomardment Group, 366th Bombardment Squadron
Source
Digital reproduction of original black and white photograph.
Publisher
American Air Museum in Britain
Date Copyrighted
2023-02-15
Is Part Of
Format
Image/jpg
Extent
38.1 KB
Medium
1 black and white photograph
Type
Image
Accrual Method
Donation
Mediator
History Teacher
Provenance
Originally created by the 305th Bombardment Group, 366th Bombardment Squadron and published by the American Air Museum in Britain.
Rights Holder
American Air Museum in Britain
Curator
Taylor, Cole
External Reference
Roger A. Freeman, The Mighty Eighth War Diary (Osceola, WI: Motorbooks International, 1981), 35.
"Florida-France Solider Stories Memorializes Veteran Experiences." <em>CAH News</em>, June 21, 2023. <a href="https://news.cah.ucf.edu/news/florida-france-soldier-stories-memorializes-veteran-experiences/">https://news.cah.ucf.edu/news/florida-france-soldier-stories-memorializes-veteran-experiences/</a>
“Jack Julian Little,” American Air Museum in Britain (https://www.americanairmuseum.com/archive/person/jack-julian-little: accessed January 26, 2023.
“305th Bomb Group,” American Air Museum in Britain, accessed February 1, 2023, https://www.americanairmuseum.com/archive/unit/305th-bomb-group-can-do.
Citation
305th Bomardment Group, 366th Bombardment Squadron
, “B-17 Arkie-II,” RICHES, accessed April 28, 2024, https://richesmi.cah.ucf.edu/omeka/items/show/11241.