William E Gladitsch

Military

With the 324th Sqdn of the 91st Bomber Group at Bassingbourn Gladitsch was initially pilot of 'Queenie' and then 'Sure Shot'. Post war he continued flying, making long trips to Alaska, the Bahamas and Mexico in his job as a doctor of Veterinarian Medicine. For relaxation he skippered a 28ft boat on Lake Superior. He died October 30th 1998.

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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

Sure Shot, 91st BG

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  • Aircraft Type: B-17 Flying Fortress
  • Nicknames: Sure Shot
  • Unit: 91st Bomb Group 324th 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 William Gladitsch.