Mark H Gilman

Military
First Lieutenant Mark Gilman a co-pilot of the 91st Bomb Group. Passed for publication 1 Feb 1943. Printed caption on reverse: '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.' Printed caption also attached: 'Photo shows - 1st Lieut. Mark Gilman (Santa Anna, Califor.), Co-Pilot.' On reverse: US Army Press & Censorship Bureau [Stamp]. Pr media-408046.jpg FRE 3481 First Lieutenant Mark Gilman a co-pilot of the 91st Bomb Group. Passed for publication 1 Feb 1943. Printed caption on reverse: '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.' Printed caption also attached: 'Photo shows - 1st Lieut. Mark Gilman (Santa Anna, Califor.), Co-Pilot.' On reverse: US Army Press & Censorship Bureau [Stamp]. Print No: 246374. Roger Freeman Collection

IWM, Roger Freeman Collection

Object Number - FRE 3481 - First Lieutenant Mark Gilman a co-pilot of the 91st Bomb Group. Passed for publication 1 Feb 1943. Printed caption on reverse: 'Some of the airmen...

Flew 12 missions in daylight over France and Germany as co-pilot of 'Jack the Ripper. '

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Unofficial emblem of the 91st Bomb Group.

91st Bomb Group

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

Aircraft

A bomber crew of the 91st Bomb Group plan their next raid in front of a B-17 Flying Fortress (DF-C, serial number 41-24490) nicknamed "Jack the Ripper". Image stamped on reverse: 'Passed for Publication 1 Feb 1943' [stamp] and '246367' [Censor no]. Printed caption on reverse: '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 11,000 [this has been amended by censor

41-24490

  • Aircraft Type: B-17 Flying Fortress
  • Nicknames: Jack The Ripper
  • Unit: 91st Bomb Group 324th Bomb Squadron

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Born

Bridgeton, New Jersey 28 September 1916

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Drawn from the records of the National Museum of the Mighty Eighth Air Force, Savannah, Georgia / self

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First Lieutenant Mark Gilman a co-pilot of the 91st Bomb Group. Passed for publication 1 Feb 1943. Printed caption on reverse: '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.' Printed caption also attached: 'Photo shows - 1st Lieut. Mark Gilman (Santa Anna, Califor.), Co-Pilot.' On reverse: US Army Press & Censorship Bureau [Stamp]. Pr

Object number: FRE 3481 - First Lieutenant Mark Gilman a co-pilot of the...