42-94879 Collapsible Susie

media-15672.jpeg UPL 15672 42-94879 Collapsible Susie with ground crew member, possibly Crew Chief Angelo Martini.

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Object Number - UPL 15672 - 42-94879 Collapsible Susie with ground crew member, possibly Crew Chief Angelo Martini.

A 34th Bomb Group original, this plane flew several dozen missions between May-August 1944 before being transferred to the Mediterranean theatre.

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Units served with

A B-17 Flying Fortress (serial number 44-8309) nicknamed "Ol' Buddy" of the 18th Bomb Squadron, 34th Bomb Group at Mendelsham. Pete Gray was the aircraft's crew chief. Handwritten caption on reverse: '18th B.S. 34th BG. Pete Gray C/C.'

18th Bomb Squadron

  • Unit Hierarchy: Squadron
  • Air Force: Eighth Air Force
  • Type Category: Bombardment
The insignia of the 34th Bomb Group

34th Bomb Group

  • Unit Hierarchy: Group
  • Air Force: Eighth Air Force
  • Type Category: Bombardment

People

George J Schmitt

  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 34th Bomb Group 7th Bomb Squadron

Places

Missions

394

  • Date: 6 June 1944
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391

  • Date: 4 June 1944
  • Official Description:

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34th BG records: http://valortovictory.tripod.com/b24s/42-94879.htm

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