UPL 26832
IMAGE"Archbishop Francis J Spellman and 1st Lt Hunt, Catholic Chaplain, talk to Capt Oscar O'Neill of Rio de Janeiro and members of the crew of the Boeing B-17 "Invasion II" at the 91st Bomb Group base at Bassingbourne, England before take off". - 5-Apr-43: Capt Oscar D O'Neil & crew, 401st Bomb Sqn, 91st BG, prepare for a sortie to Antwerp aboard B-17F 42-5070 "Invasion II" (coded LL-A). A short visit with Archbishop Spellman before departure doesn't hurt, either. NARA Ref 342-FH-3A14827-23893AC.
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Units
- Unit Hierarchy: Squadron
- Air Force: Eighth Air Force
- Type Category: Bombardment
- Unit Hierarchy: Group
- Air Force: Eighth Air Force
- Type Category: Bombardment
People
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Civilian
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 91st Bomb Group 324th Bomb Squadron
- Role/Job: Chaplain, Catholic
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 91st Bomb Group 401st Bomb Squadron
- Service Numbers: O-430613
- Highest Rank: Captain
- Role/Job: Bomber pilot
Aircraft
- Aircraft Type: B-17 Flying Fortress
- Nicknames: Invasion II
- Unit: 91st Bomb Group 401st Bomb Squadron
Mission
- Date: 4 May 1943