UPL 26791

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"Bombardier seen in the nose of a B-17 "Flying Fortress" flying somewhere over England". Another view of bombardier Capt Edwin R Bush, this time aboard the B-17F "Royal Flush!" ,42-5132, coded LL-E, of the 401st Bomb Sq, 91st BG. The ship was lost on the 22 June 1943 mission to Huls as a result of enemy fighter attacks. NARA Ref 342-FH-3A12123-87679AC.

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Units

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 401st Bomb Squadron
  • Service Numbers: 19049717 / O-727084
  • Highest Rank: Lieutenant Colonel
  • Role/Job: Bombardier

Aircraft

A B-17 Flying Fortress (LL-E, serial number 42-5132) of the 91st Bomb Group. Passed for publication 19 Mar 1943. Printed caption on reverse of print: 'Boeing Fortress II in squadron service in Gt. Britain.' On reverse: The Aeroplane and US Army General Section Press & Censorship [Stamps]. Print No: 254317.
  • Aircraft Type: B-17 Flying Fortress
  • Nicknames: Royal Flush!
  • Unit: 91st Bomb Group 401st Bomb Squadron

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