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An unknown airman known only as "Mac" and Cpt. Arvin O. Basnight posing in front of the 323rd BS Ram at Bassingbourn, UK in early 1945. Photograph by Lt. Thomas F. Flemming

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Units

Unofficial emblem of the 91st Bomb Group.

91st Bomb Group

  • Unit Hierarchy: Group
  • Air Force: Eighth Air Force
  • Type Category: Bombardment

People

Arvin Odell Basnight

  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 91st Bomb Group 323rd Bomb Squadron
  • Service Numbers: 13075110 / O-759749
  • Highest Rank: First Lieutenant
  • Role/Job: Pilot

Aircraft

43-37625

  • Aircraft Type: B-17 Flying Fortress
  • Nicknames: Cheri
  • Unit: 91st Bomb Group 323rd Bomb Squadron
A tail gunner of the 91st Bomb Group clears snow from the tail of his B-17 Flying Fortress (OR-W, serial number 44-8431). Printed caption on reverse of print: '56153 A.C.: Freezing fogs and wet snows have crystallized to cover this 8th Air Force base in England with a shroud of white. This has been the severest winter in England in almost a generation. Prior to take-off, this 91st Bombardment Group tail gunner clears the plexi-glass window in front of his gun sights.' Handwritten caption on reverse: 'Bass

44-8431

  • Aircraft Type: B-17 Flying Fortress
  • Nicknames: Cheri II
  • Unit: 91st Bomb Group 323rd Bomb Squadron

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Scanned from B&W negative taken with a Leica I camera by Lt. Thomas F. Flemming in early 1945.