UPL 35561

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Uniform of Robert J. Shoens, at the 100th Bomb Group Memorial Museum.

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Units

Three airmen of the 100th Bomb Group, Lieutenant Kenneth Menzie, Lieutenant Donald Strout and Lieutenant Norman Scott, plan the route they will take during the next mission in their B-17 Flying Fortress (serial number 42-30380). Image stamped on reverse: 'Reviewed and passed U.S. Army 23 Aug 1943 Press Censor E.T.O. U.S.A.' [stamp]'. Passed for publication 23 August 1943 INTLD 16 General Section Press Censorship Bureau '[stamp], 'Associated Press' [stamp] and '280035.' [Censor no.] Printed caption on reve

100th Bomb Group

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

People

Robert Shoens

Robert James Shoens

  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 351st Bomb Squadron 100th Bomb Group
  • Service Numbers: 16082342 / O-746440
  • Highest Rank: Captain
  • Role/Job: Pilot

Aircraft

The nose art of a B-17 Flying Fortress (EP-E, serial number 42-31767) nicknamed "Our Gal Sal" of the 100th Bomb Group. Written on slide casing: 'Our Gal Sal.'

42-31767

  • Aircraft Type: B-17 Flying Fortress
  • Nicknames: Our Gal Sal
  • Unit: 100th Bomb Group 482nd Bomb Group 351st Bomb Squadron

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Contributorapollo11
ChangesCreated entry with caption, unit associations, person associations, place associations and aircraft associations
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My photo, taken 7 October 2018.