UPL 32211

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B-17 “Sweet 17” flown by George Kesselring, Guthrie Center, 91st BG

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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

George M Kesselring

  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 91st Bomb Group 323rd Bomb Squadron
  • Highest Rank: Major
  • Role/Job: Pilot

Aircraft

B-17 Flying Fortresses of the 91st Bomb Group fly in formation. Written on slide casing: '909 formation.'

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  • Aircraft Type: B-17 Flying Fortress
  • Nicknames: Sweet 17, The Spirit of St Louis
  • Unit: 91st Bomb Group 323rd Bomb Squadron

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Sources

"Iowans of the Mighty Eighth", Chapter 22 "Biographies", by Charles D Taylor.