Russell W Wilson

Military

Assigned to 324BS, 91BG, 8AF USAAF. Robert Crans crew. ETD





Awards: AM, WWII Victory, EAME (2 x Battle Stars).

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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

People

Robert Edward Crans

  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 91st Bomb Group 324th Bomb Squadron
  • Service Numbers: 17098961 / O-49508
  • Highest Rank: Lieutenant Colonel
  • Role/Job: Pilot

Aircraft

William V Laws of the 91st Bomb Group with his B-17 Flying Fortress (DF-G, serial number 43-37890) nicknamed "Fearless Fosdick" Image by Dale J Darling, 91st Bomb Group. Written on slide casinhg: 'DF-G, 337890 Fearless Fosdick, MIA 21/11/44. Lt WV Laws, pilot.'

43-37890

  • Aircraft Type: B-17 Flying Fortress
  • Nicknames: Fearless Fosdick
  • Unit: 91st Bomb Group 324th Bomb Squadron

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Based

Bassingbourn Assigned to 324BS, 91BG, 8AF USAAF.

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Sources

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