Robert Schuck

Military

"Lt Robert Schuck was assigned 'Redwing' as a new ship in August 1944. The crew all agreed on the name due to the group's high visibility markings. 

 

2Lt Schuck's and his crew completed 35 missions in this ship by late January 1945. 

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Units served with

Unofficial emblem of the 91st Bomb Group.

91st Bomb Group

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

People

Julian A Murdoch

  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 91st Bomb Group
  • Service Numbers: 14060468
  • Highest Rank: Master Sergeant
  • Role/Job: Aircraft Maintenance

Julian Murdock

  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 91st Bomb Group 322nd Bomb Squadron
  • Highest Rank: Master Sergeant
  • Role/Job: Crew Chief

Aircraft

43-38088

  • Aircraft Type: B-17 Flying Fortress
  • Nicknames: Redwing
  • Unit: 91st Bomb Group 322nd Bomb Squadron

Places

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Sources

Details created from information in Ray Bowden's book 'Plane names and fancy noses'.