UPL 26755
IMAGEEngland-Keen eyes of Capt Oscar O'Neill, skipper of 'Invasion II', peer out over the oxygen mask that high altitude combat forces every crew member to wear. O'Neill is the first man to see enemy aircraft getting "cocked" for a frontal attack. Over the intercom, through the sensitive throat mike he yells back to rest of the crew "Gunners alert ! Focke Wulfe 190 coming in high at 1:30.. here we go... " NARA Ref 342-FH-3A12655-50030AC.
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Units
- 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: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 91st Bomb Group 401st Bomb Squadron
- Service Numbers: O-430613
- Highest Rank: Captain
- Role/Job: Bomber pilot
Aircraft
- Aircraft Type: B-17 Flying Fortress
- Nicknames: Invasion II
- Unit: 91st Bomb Group 401st Bomb Squadron