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"The hand that throws the bomb switch in the Flying Fortress, 'Invasion II', belongs to Edwin R Bush [ Los Angeles, Calif. ] Lt. Bush has sat like this, peering into his Norden bombsight, thrown the switch and called 'Bombs Away!' 23 times over Nazi Europe". - The "other side" of Capt Edwin R Bush, bombardier of the 401st Bomb Sqn, 91st BG; he'd completed 23 missions when this photo was taken. NARA Ref 342-FH-3A12124-92553AC.

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Units

Unofficial emblem of the 91st Bomb Group.

91st Bomb Group

  • Unit Hierarchy: Group
  • Air Force: Eighth Air Force
  • Type Category: Bombardment

People

Edwin Richard Bush

  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 91st Bomb Group 401st Bomb Squadron
  • Service Numbers: 19049717 / O-727084
  • Highest Rank: Lieutenant Colonel
  • Role/Job: Bombardier

Aircraft

Ground crew of the 91st Bomb Group uncover the nose of a B-17 Flying Fortress at Bassingbourn. Image stamped on reverse: '’Reviewed and Passed U.S Army 24 Mar 1943 Press Censor No 21 E.T.O. U.S.A.' [stamp]. 'Passed for publication 24 MAR 1943 INTLD 32 Central Section Press Censorship Bureau' [stamp]. 'Associated Press' [stamp]. '254766' [Censor no]. Printed caption on reverse: 'FORTRESSES DAY RAID ON WILHELMSHAVEN The German naval base at Wilhelmshaven was successfully attacked in daylight March 22 by A

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  • Aircraft Type: B-17 Flying Fortress
  • Nicknames: Invasion II
  • Unit: 91st Bomb Group 401st Bomb Squadron

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