UPL 32642
IMAGE
By downloading this image, you are agreeing to our Terms and Conditions
"Capt. Michael Ragan, Catholic Chaplain, Holds Services For A Boeing B-17 Crew Prior To Take-Off. England." - 91st Bomb Group's Catholic chaplain, Fr. Michael Ragan, blesses crew members of "Fifinella" (B-17G 42-107030, coded LG-T) of the 322nd Bomb Sq. Ragan was a veritable celebrity at Bassingbourn, usually present beside the runway for the departure of every operational mission during his tenure. A Fortress was eventually named for him, "Ragan's Raiders."
Connections
See how this entry relates to other items in the archive by exploring the connections below.
Units
- Unit Hierarchy: Group
- Air Force: Eighth Air Force
- Type Category: Bombardment
People
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 91st Bomb Group 1st Station Complement Squadron
- Service Numbers: 35057684 / O-402867
- Highest Rank: Captain
- Role/Job: Chaplain
Aircraft
- Aircraft Type: B-17 Flying Fortress
- Nicknames: Fifinella
- Unit: 91st Bomb Group 322nd Bomb Squadron
Locations
- Site type: Airfield
Revisions
Date: 9 Apr 2018 19:28:58
ContributorAl_Skiff
ChangesCreated entry with caption, unit associations, person associations, place associations and aircraft associations