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323rd Bomb Squadron pilots Robert Holliday and Max Shambaugh at Bassingbourn in early 1945. Photo by Lt. Thomas F. Flemming, 91st BG, 323rd BS.

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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

Thomas F Flemming

  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 91st Bomb Group 323rd Bomb Squadron
  • Service Numbers: 13152196 on enlisting
  • Highest Rank: Captain
  • Role/Job: Pilot

Robert O Holliday

  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 91st Bomb Group 323rd Bomb Squadron
  • Highest Rank: Lieutenant
  • Role/Job: Pilot

Max P Shambaugh

  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 91st Bomb Group 323rd Bomb Squadron
  • Service Numbers: O-822826
  • Highest Rank: Second Lieutenant
  • Role/Job: Pilot

Aircraft

A tail gunner of the 91st Bomb Group clears snow from the tail of his B-17 Flying Fortress (OR-W, serial number 44-8431). Printed caption on reverse of print: '56153 A.C.: Freezing fogs and wet snows have crystallized to cover this 8th Air Force base in England with a shroud of white. This has been the severest winter in England in almost a generation. Prior to take-off, this 91st Bombardment Group tail gunner clears the plexi-glass window in front of his gun sights.' Handwritten caption on reverse: 'Bass

44-8431

  • Aircraft Type: B-17 Flying Fortress
  • Nicknames: Cheri II
  • Unit: 91st Bomb Group 323rd Bomb Squadron

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ContributorLucy May
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Updated caption to identify airmen as per information given by other users.

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ContributorSeattleSleeper
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Black and white negative from Lt. Thomas F. Flemming collection. Shot on Kodak Super-XX with Leica I camera.

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ContributorSeattleSleeper
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B&W negative from Lt. Thomas F. Flemming

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ContributorJohnHolliday
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The pilot on the left is my father, Robert O. Holliday, Sr. I believe that he flew his first few missions as the co-pilot with Lt. Shambaugh. He then flew the majority of his missions (18 out of 30) in A/C 44-4831, OR-W, "Cheri II." My father's co-pilot was Edward Fagnani. As far as I know, the entire crew flew all of their missions together, though the war ended before their tour was over.

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ContributorSeattleSleeper
ChangesCreated entry with collection, caption, unit associations, person associations and place associations
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Black and white negative from Lt. Thomas F. Flemming collection. Shot on Kodak Super-XX with Leica I camera.