Howell D Thomas

Military

Thomas enlisted in the Air Force in 1942 and was later assigned to the 324th Sqdn, 91st Bomber Group. He flew 19 missions on 'LiL Miss Mischief' as Tail Gunner and then did a further 16 as Radio Operator.



Post war he worked as Accountant Auditor for the City of Binghampton NY.

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Units served with

Unofficial emblem of the 91st Bomb Group.

91st Bomb Group

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

Aircraft

42-97880

  • Aircraft Type: B-17 Flying Fortress
  • Nicknames: Little Miss Mischief
  • Unit: 398th Bomb Group 91st Bomb Group 324th Bomb Squadron 600th Bomb Squadron

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Sources

Biography completed by historian Helen Millgate. Information sourced from newsletters of the 91st Bomb Group related to the service of Howell D. Thomas.