UPL 50886

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Taxi Accident. Col. Wurzbach landed with brakes out and finished off the tail of 42-29591 'Shamrock Special' Ground crews replaced complete rear half of fuselage. Photo contributed by the family of Bill Jewett

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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: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 91st Bomb Group
  • Highest Rank: Lieutenant Colonel
  • Role/Job: Commanding Officer

Aircraft

The nose art of a B-17 Flying Fortress nicknamed "The Shamrock Special" of the 91st Bomb Group.
  • Aircraft Type: B-17 Flying Fortress
  • Nicknames: The Shamrock Special
  • Unit: VIII Air Force Service Command 91st Bomb Group 95th Bomb Group 335th Bomb Squadron 336th Bomb Squadron 401st Bomb Squadron

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