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B-17 "Sahara Jack"
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Pilot Richard Wehmeyer adding finishing touches to "Sahara Jack's" nose art.

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Units

The insignia of the 92nd Bomb Group.

92nd Bomb Group

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

People

Richard H. Wehmeyer

Richard Henry Wehmeyer

  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 94th Bomb Group 407th Bomb Squadron 92nd Bomb Group
  • Service Numbers: O-829599
  • Highest Rank: First Lieutenant
  • Role/Job: Pilot/co-pilot

Aircraft

B-17 "Sahara Jack"

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  • Aircraft Type: B-17 Flying Fortress
  • Nicknames: Sahara Jack
  • Unit: 92nd Bomb Group 407th Bomb Squadron

Locations

Headshot of man wearing Air Force military uniform and hat.

Istres

  • Site type: Airfield
  • Known as: Istre-Le Tubé Air Base

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Veteran's scrapbook

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Veteran/veteran's scrapbook

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Veteran/veteran's scrapbook