‘Skipper III’ nose art dedication recognizes special bond, legacy of 100th Bomb Group

Dewey Christopher, retired master sergeant and veteran of World War II, the 100th Bombardment Group and 351st Bomb Squadron, poses for his official photo in his Class A uniform in 1942. Christopher was a crew chief with the 100th BG and 351st BS at Thorpe Abbotts, Diss, England, during World War II. During his time as a crew chief and maintainer on B-17 Flying Fortress aircraft, he worked on “Skipper” and “Skipper II.” One of Royal Air Force Mildenhall’s KC-135 Stratotanker aircraft was renamed “Skipper III” in Christopher’s honor May 7, 2021. (Courtesy photo)

PHOTO BY: Karen Abeyasekere
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