UPL 14074
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Captain William B Musselwhite. Typed on a piece of paper pasted to the back of photo: PASSED BY THE CENSOR NO. 2 12081 AMERICAN FLYING FORTRESSES WAIT FOR ZERO HOUR ASSOCIATED PRESS PHOTO SHOWS: CLOSE-UP OF A FLYING FORTRESS PILOT- THE C.O. OF THE STATION, CAPT. WILLIAM B. MUSSELWHITE OF JACKSON, MISS. AKP/ROB 248790 27742 There is also some pencil marks and writing. Name is Circled. "file" is written below the circle. Also has associated press photo stamp
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Units
- Unit Hierarchy: Squadron
- Air Force: Eighth Air Force
- Type Category: Bombardment
People
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 93rd Bomb Group 97th Bomb Group 342nd Bomb Squadron 409th Bomb Squadron
- Service Numbers: 34278598 on enlisting
- Highest Rank: Lieutenant Colonel
- Role/Job: Pilot
Aircraft
- Aircraft Type: B-17 Flying Fortress
- Nicknames: Peggy D/ Little Rock-ette
- Unit: 381st Bomb Group 97th Bomb Group 342nd Bomb Squadron
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