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Starboard side of The Wolf and her nose art with Ground Crew Chief Al Sokinks

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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

Master Sergeant Albert Sokins, of the 91st Bomb Group examines the tail of his B-17 Flying Fortress. Passed for publication 1 Feb 1943. Printed caption on reverse: 'Some of the airmen from America who are taking part in the daily raids on enemy occupied territory and Germany, in their giant high altitude aircraft, the "Flying Fortress", capable of carrying a 10,000 pound bomb load.' Printed caption also attached: 'Photo shows - Master Sergt. Albert Sokins (Penn.) new chief, checking rudder of a Fortress.'

Albert Sokinks

  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 91st Bomb Group 324th Bomb Squadron
  • Highest Rank: Master Sergeant
  • Role/Job: Crew Chief

Aircraft

42-39803

  • Aircraft Type: B-17 Flying Fortress
  • Nicknames: The Wolf
  • Unit: 91st Bomb Group 324th Bomb Squadron

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ChangesCreated entry with caption, unit associations, person associations, place associations and aircraft associations
Sources

http://www.91stbombgroup.com/scrapbook_memories/wolf_crewmen_noseart.ht…