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S/Sgt. John P Quinlan [ Yonkers, New York ], tail gunner on the Boeing B-17 "THE MEMPHIS BELLE" holds the lucky horseshoe which has accompanied him on all 25 missions, England, 7 June 1943. NARA Ref 342-FH-3A06290-D24147AC .

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Units

91st Bomb Squadron

  • Unit Hierarchy: Squadron
  • Air Force: Twelfth Air Force
  • Type Category: Bombardment

People

John P Quinlan

  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 91st Bomb Group 324th Bomb Squadron
  • Service Numbers: 32282183
  • Highest Rank: Technical Sergeant
  • Role/Job: Tail gunner

Aircraft

Lieutenant-General Jacob L. Devers adresses a bomber crew of the 91st Bomb Group in front of their B-17 Flying Fortress (DF-A, serial number 41-24485) nicknamed "Memphis Belle". Passed for publication 10 Jun 1943. Printed caption on reverse: 'Not For Publication Before 00.30 June 10th. Flying Fortress Returns To U.S.A. After 25 Operations. June 1943. At an 8th Army Air Station somewhere in England, Lt.-Gen. Jacob L. Devers, and Major-General Ira. C. Eaker, bidded fare-well to the Flying Fortress "Memphis

41-24485

  • Aircraft Type: B-17 Flying Fortress
  • Nicknames: Memphis Belle
  • Unit: 91st Bomb Group 324th Bomb Squadron

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