Robert Hanson, the last surviving “Memphis Belle” crewman, died Oct. 1 of congestive heart failure at his home near Albuquerque, N.M. He was 85.
Hanson was the famous B-17’s radio operator through all 25 its missions over Germany and France.
Share this story
Become a better informed pilot.
Join 110,000 readers each month and get the latest news and entertainment from the world of general aviation direct to your inbox, daily.