Skipper the Cocker Spaniel
Mascot
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UPL 26260
Cocker spaniel, "Skipper", mascot at a US Air Force bomber station in England, shown with his master, 1st Lt James M Smith of Austin, Texas; both have over 200 Hours flying time. April 1943.
NARA Ref 342-FH-3A11971-79023AC.
NARA Ref 342-FH-3A11971-79023AC.
Skipper, a black cocker spaniel mascot with over 200 hrs flight time.
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Units served with
- Unit Hierarchy: Squadron
- Air Force: Eighth Air Force
- Type Category: Bombardment
- Unit Hierarchy: Group
- Air Force: Eighth Air Force
- Type Category: Bombardment
People
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 91st Bomb Group 324th Bomb Squadron
- Highest Rank: First Lieutenant
- Role/Job: Bomber pilot
Aircraft
- Aircraft Type: B-17 Flying Fortress
- Nicknames: Our Gang
- Unit: 91st Bomb Group 324th Bomb Squadron
Places
- Site type: Airfield