UPL 40094

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"M/Sgt Bingham watches Sgt Pilla paint another bomb on the side of Boeing B-17 'Idiots' Delight', of the 8th Air Force. England."

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A bomber crew of the 94th Bomb Group stand with their B-17 Flying Fortress (serial number 42-30200) nicknamed "Slo Time Sally" and a bomb inscribed 'Special delivery to Hitler'. Inscription on bomb reads: 'Special delivery to Hitler, From Peggy of St. Louis.'
  • Unit Hierarchy: Group
  • Air Force: Eighth Air Force
  • Type Category: Bombardment

People

  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 94th Bomb Group 332nd Bomb Squadron
  • Service Numbers: 33111849
  • Highest Rank: Master Sergeant
  • Role/Job: Crew Chief

Aircraft

  • Aircraft Type: B-17 Flying Fortress
  • Nicknames: Idiots Delight
  • Unit: 447th Bomb Group 94th Bomb Group 710th Bomb Squadron

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