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Sgt Frank STEVENS
100th Bomb Group (Heavy)
Thorpe Abbotts, England
Frank Stevens was 45 years old when he was drafted into the USAAF. Being
older than most of the men on the base at Thorpe Abbotts he was less boisterous and
kept himself to himself for much of the time. Little is known about him although
he painted most of the earlier nose arts for the 351st Squadron. Working in the
Sheet Metal Shop as the squadron carpenter, Stevens was not assigned to any particular
ground crew but moved around to wherever he was needed. This gave him easy access to
the planes in his squadron area. In late 1944, Frank Stevens was taken ill and eventually
transferred back to the USA. The 100th Bomb Group sorely missed his talent and skill.
If anyone can offer further information about Frank Stevens or has photos of him please
make contact.
© Ray Bowden
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