UPL 26265

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"Skippy", pet mascot of 1st Lt J M Smith [ Austin, Texas ], pilot of the Boeing B-17 42-5069 "Our Gang", is probably one of the most pampered mascots at Bassingbourne, England. He completely lives the life of the 324th Bomb Squadron, 91st Bomb Group, of which his master is a member and waits with the ground crew to sweat out the return of his masters plane. 24 June 43. NARA Ref 342-FH-3A12687-79267AC.

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Units

Unofficial emblem of the 91st Bomb Group.
  • Unit Hierarchy: Group
  • Air Force: Eighth Air Force
  • Type Category: Bombardment

People

  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Mascot
  • Nationality: British
  • Unit: 91st Bomb Group 324th Bomb Squadron
  • Highest Rank: Other
  • Role/Job: Mascot
  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 91st Bomb Group 324th Bomb Squadron
  • Highest Rank: First Lieutenant
  • Role/Job: Bomber pilot

Aircraft

  • Aircraft Type: B-17 Flying Fortress
  • Nicknames: Consternation

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ContributorAl_Skiff
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