FRE 3476

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Staff Sergeant A. Markle a ball turret gunner of the 91st Bomb Group. Printed caption on: 'Some of the airmen from America who are taking part in the daily raids on enemy occupied territory and Germany, in their giant high altitude aircraft, the "Flying Fortress", capable of carrying a 10,000 pound bomb load. Staff Sergeant A. Markle of New York, of the 91st Bomb Group, a ball turret gunner on a B-17 Flying Fortress, standing in front of one of the hangars at Bassingbourn.' Printed caption also attached: 'Photo shows - Staff Sergt. A. Markle (New York), ball turret gunner.' On reverse: US Army Press & Censorship Bureau [Stamp]. Print No: 246373

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Units

Unofficial emblem of the 91st Bomb Group.
  • Unit Hierarchy: Group
  • Air Force: Eighth Air Force
  • Type Category: Bombardment

People

Staff Sergeant A. Markle a ball turret gunner of the 91st Bomb Group. Printed caption on: 'Some of the airmen from America who are taking part in the daily raids on enemy occupied territory and Germany, in their giant high altitude aircraft, the "Flying Fortress", capable of carrying a 10,000 pound bomb load. Staff Sergeant A. Markle of New York, of the 91st Bomb Group, a ball turret gunner on a B-17 Flying Fortress, standing in front of one of the hangars at Bassingbourn.' Printed caption also attached:
  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 91st Bomb Group 324th Bomb Squadron
  • Highest Rank: Staff Sergeant
  • Role/Job: Roving Gunner

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Sources

IWM, Roger Freeman Collection