James M Smith
Military
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UPL 26265
"Skippy", pet mascot of 1st Lt J M Smith [ Austin, Texas ], pilot of the Boeing B-17 42-5069 "Our Gang", is probably one of the most pampered mascots at Bassingbourne, England. He completely lives the life of the 324th Bomb Squadron, 91st Bomb Group, of which his master is a member and waits with the ground crew to sweat out the return of his masters plane. 24 June 43.
NARA Ref 342-FH-3A12687-79267AC.
NARA Ref 342-FH-3A12687-79267AC.
Assigned to 324BS, 91BG, 8AF USAAF. Over 200Hrs flightime on combat missions by Apr 43.
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Units served with
- Unit Hierarchy: Squadron
- Air Force: Eighth Air Force
- Type Category: Bombardment
- Unit Hierarchy: Group
- Air Force: Eighth Air Force
- Type Category: Bombardment
People
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Mascot
- Nationality: British
- Unit: 91st Bomb Group 324th Bomb Squadron
- Highest Rank: Other
- Role/Job: Mascot
Aircraft
Places
- Site type: Airfield
Events
Event | Location | Date | Description |
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Austin, TX, USA | |||
Based |
Bassingbourn | Assigned to 324BS, 91BG, 8AF USAAF. |