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Sgt William E. Roller, 91thBomb Group, 322nd BS. Tailgunner of "Wheel 'N Deal". Went down on Dec 1, 1943. Sgt William E. Roller is still Missing in Action...

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Unofficial emblem of the 91st Bomb Group.
  • Unit Hierarchy: Group
  • Air Force: Eighth Air Force
  • Type Category: Bombardment

People

  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 91st Bomb Group 322nd Bomb Squadron
  • Service Numbers: 06910113
  • Highest Rank: Sergeant
  • Role/Job: Tail Gunner

Aircraft

A B-17 Flying Fortress (LG-W, serial number 41-24511) nicknamed "Wheel and Deal", of the 322nd Bomb Squadron, 91st Bomb Group. One of the aircraft's engines has had its propeller shot off. Passed for publication 24 Mar 1943. Printed caption on reverse: 'Passed by the Censor - No. 254771. Flying Fortress Reaches Base After Raid On Wilhelmshaven With One Propellor Shot Away. The German naval base at Wilhelmshaven was successfully attacked in daylight on March 22 by American Flying Fortresses and Liberators.
  • Aircraft Type: B-17 Flying Fortress
  • Nicknames: Wheel N Deal
  • Unit: 91st Bomb Group 322nd Bomb Squadron

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