UPL 50579

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Sgt. Robert Martin "Bob" Waddell, mechanic with the 323rd Squadron (worked on Nine O Nine), talking with a local British girl. Jacqueline used to ride her bicycle from Royston, Hertfordshire to the base at Bassingbourn to see Bob. They were later married. Photo and information from Karen Waddell

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Units

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

People

  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 91st Bomb Group 323rd Bomb Squadron
  • Role/Job: Ground Crew; Mechanic

Aircraft

Ground personnel of the 91st Bomb Group work on the engines of a B-17 Flying Fortress nicknamed "Nine O Nine".
  • Aircraft Type: B-17 Flying Fortress
  • Nicknames: Nine-O-Nine
  • Unit: 91st Bomb Group 323rd Bomb Squadron Headquarters (91st Bomb Group)

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