UPL 50886
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Taxi Accident. Col. Wurzbach landed with brakes out and finished off the tail of 42-29591 'Shamrock Special' Ground crews replaced complete rear half of fuselage. Photo contributed by the family of Bill Jewett
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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 The Ragged Irregulars
- Highest Rank: Lieutenant Colonel
- Role/Job: Commanding Officer
Aircraft
- Aircraft Type: B-17 Flying Fortress
- Nicknames: The Shamrock Special
- Unit: VIII Air Force Service Command 91st Bomb Group The Ragged Irregulars 95th Bomb Group 335th Bomb Squadron 336th Bomb Squadron 401st Bomb Squadron
Revisions
Date: 30 Jun 2021 22:13:17
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