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"Archbishop Francis J Spellman and 1st Lt Hunt, Catholic Chaplain, talk to Capt Oscar O'Neill of Rio de Janeiro and members of the crew of the Boeing B-17 "Invasion II" at the 91st Bomb Group base at Bassingbourne, England before take off". - 5-Apr-43: Capt Oscar D O'Neil & crew, 401st Bomb Sqn, 91st BG, prepare for a sortie to Antwerp aboard B-17F 42-5070 "Invasion II" (coded LL-A). A short visit with Archbishop Spellman before departure doesn't hurt, either. NARA Ref 342-FH-3A14827-23893AC.

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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

Daniel Hunt

  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Civilian
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 91st Bomb Group 324th Bomb Squadron
  • Role/Job: Chaplain, Catholic

Oscar D O'Neill

  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 91st Bomb Group 401st Bomb Squadron
  • Service Numbers: O-430613
  • Highest Rank: Captain
  • Role/Job: Bomber pilot

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

42-5070

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

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