UPL 31710

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"FALL OF "THE GI VIRGIN"--Sgt. Thomas Muse, Palestine, Texas, member of engineering staff stands on port wing inspecting damage done to ship when it came in with no brakes and as pilot said, "ground-looped" to a landing. The landing gear collapsed leaving the aircraft as shown in the photo." 42-38063 "The G.I. Virgin" (457th BG 749th BS, landing accident 17 march 44 Glatton/Sta 130. Pilot Lt Clarence E Schuchmann.

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Units

Unofficial emblem of the 457th Bomb Group.
  • Unit Hierarchy: Group
  • Air Force: Eighth Air Force
  • Type Category: Bombardment

People

  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 457th Bomb Group 750th Bomb Squadron
  • Service Numbers: 18187125
  • Highest Rank: Sergeant
  • Role/Job: Ground Crew

Aircraft

  • Aircraft Type: B-17 Flying Fortress
  • Nicknames: G I Virgin
  • Unit: 457th Bomb Group 749th Bomb Squadron 750th Bomb Squadron

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