William T Carter

Military

A pilot with the 401st Sqdn 91st BG Carter flew 35 missions from Bassingbourn, initially in 'Little Patches' which was so badly damaged that he was given 'General Ike' as a replacement. He led an all-out raid on the submarine yards at Hamburg and at the de-briefing - a mere 21 year old Lt.- astounded the senior officer in command. After the war Carter was in maritime insurance and was able to confirm that the sub-pens at Hamburg had never been rebuilt!

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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

Aircraft

42-31678

  • Aircraft Type: B-17 Flying Fortress
  • Nicknames: Little Patches
  • Unit: 91st Bomb Group 324th Bomb Squadron 401st Bomb Squadron

44-8324

  • Aircraft Type: B-17 Flying Fortress
  • Nicknames: Gypsie, Blood N Guts

Places

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Sources

http://www.91stbombgroup.com/Dailies/401st1945dailies.html;
Biography completed by historian Helen Millgate. Information sourced from newsletters of the 91st Bomb Group related to the service of William T. Carter.