UPL 25339

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Ground crew of the Boeing B-17 "Flying Fortress" "Delta Rebel" at Bassingbourne, England. They are all members of the 323rd Bomb Squadron, 91st Bomb Group. 14 February 1943. NARA Ref 342-FH-3A11124-69386AC.

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Units

Unofficial emblem of the 91st Bomb Group.

91st Bomb Group

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

People

George Purnell Birdsong

  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 91st Bomb Group 323rd Bomb Squadron
  • Service Numbers: 14054677 / O-789364
  • Highest Rank: Colonel
  • Role/Job: Pilot

Aircraft

The crew of a B-17 Flying Fortress (OR-T, serial number 42-5077) nicknamed "Delta Rebel No II" at Bassingbourn. Image stamped on reverse: ’Reviewed and Passed U.S Army 24 Mar 1943 Press Censor No 21 E.T.O. U.S.A.' [stamp]. 'Passed for publication 24 MAR 1943 INTLD 32 Central Section Press Censorship Bureau' [stamp on appendage]. 'Associated Press' [stamp]. '254760' [Censor no]. Printed caption on reverse: 'FORTRESSES DAY RAID ON WILHELMSHAVEN The German naval base at Wilhelmshaven was successfully attac

42-5077

  • Aircraft Type: B-17 Flying Fortress
  • Nicknames: Delta Rebel No. 2
  • Unit: 91st Bomb Group 323rd Bomb Squadron

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Contributorwill44
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George Birdsong is not present in this photograph. This does appear to be his ground crew. Verified by photographic comparison,

Date:
ContributorAl_Skiff
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