UPL 26266

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Lt Charles E Cliburn and crew of the 324th Bomb Squadron, 91st Bomb Group, 8th Air Force, pose with their mascot 'Skippy' beside a Boeing B-17 Flying Fortress. England, 24 March 1943. NARA Ref 342-FH-3A10619-A62762AC.

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Units

Unofficial emblem of the 91st Bomb Group.
  • Unit Hierarchy: Group
  • Air Force: Eighth Air Force
  • Type Category: Bombardment

People

Lieutenant C.E. Cliburn of the 91st Bomb Group with his B-17 Flying Fortress (serial number 42-5077) nicknamed "Delta Rebel No. 2". Passed for publication 6 Apr 1943. Printed caption on reverse: 'A Fighting "Rebel" of the United States Air Force. A successful veteran of the United States Army Air Force in the country in the Flying Fortress "Delta Rebel", which with its crew under Lieut. C.E. Cliburn, of Hazlehurst, Mississippi, has taken part in 22 daylight raids on enemy territory, including the recent a
  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 91st Bomb Group 324th Bomb Squadron
  • Service Numbers: O-789370
  • Highest Rank: Captain
  • Role/Job: Pilot
  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Mascot
  • Nationality: British
  • Unit: 91st Bomb Group 324th Bomb Squadron
  • Highest Rank: Other
  • Role/Job: Mascot
  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 91st Bomb Group 324th Bomb Squadron
  • Highest Rank: First Lieutenant
  • Role/Job: Bomber pilot

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