UPL 32632
IMAGE"Major James Mcpartlin, pilot, is initiated by a dunking in a trailer filled with water. England." Major James H McPartlin gets a post-mission dunking at Bassingbourn. McPartlin was a long-time member of the 91st Bomb Group (since the spring of 1943), serving as commander of the 401st Bomb Sq 25 April - 1 July 1944
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Units
- Unit Hierarchy: Squadron
- Air Force: Eighth Air Force
- Type Category: Bombardment
- Unit Hierarchy: Group
- Air Force: Eighth Air Force
- Type Category: Bombardment
People
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 91st Bomb Group 401st Bomb Squadron
- Service Numbers: A0438109
- Highest Rank: Brigadier General
- Role/Job: Squadron Commander
Aircraft
- Aircraft Type: B-17 Flying Fortress
- Nicknames: General Ike
- Unit: 91st Bomb Group 401st Bomb Squadron
Locations
- Site type: Airfield