UPL 51252

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25- Jun-44. 42-37958 'Old Faithful' hit in the #3 engine, initially crew plumped to head for Spain, but altered decision to try to get home. Six hours later the wing collapsed and she crashed with the loss of the whole crew.

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Units

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

Aircraft

  • Aircraft Type: B-17 Flying Fortress
  • Nicknames: Old Faithful
  • Unit: 91st Bomb Group 401st Bomb Squadron

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ContributorAl_Skiff
ChangesCreated entry with caption, unit associations and aircraft associations
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