UPL 51233

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General Ike (42-97061) Goldsmith Crew, 401st BS, 91st BG BACK ROW - LEFT TO RIGHT: Sgt. Merrel L. Duncan, Gunner, Dundee, MN; Sgt. Hugo A. Miller, Radio Operator, Allen Park, MI; Sgt. Lester F. Umlor, Turret Gunner, Detroit, MI; Sgt. William S. Beavers, Tail Gunner, Chidester, AR; Sgt. John E. Gawley, Engineer, East Orange, NJ. FRONT ROW - LEFT TO RIGHT: 1st Lt. Robert R. (Goldie) Goldsmith, Pilot, Tulsa, OK; 1st Lt. Julius D. Cobb, Bombardier, Massapequa, NY; 1st Lt. Hugh W. Brooks, Navigator, Kootenai, ID; 1st Lt. Charles H. (Chuck) Davis, Co-Pilot, Lee's Summit, MO (1st Pilot effective: 17 Jul 44). NOT PICTURED: Sgt. Frank S. Glenn, Armor Gunner, Turlock, CA Most of these crew members completed 30 Combat Missions together. They arrived in Bassingbourn on July 2, 1944 and completed their tour on January 1, 1945.

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Units

Unofficial emblem of the 91st Bomb Group.
  • Unit Hierarchy: Group
  • Air Force: Eighth Air Force
  • Type Category: Bombardment

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Aircraft

The nose art of a B-17 Flying Fortress nicknamed "General Ike" of the 91st Bomb Group. On reverse: 'Not For Publication, For Personal Use Only, Passed by US Army Examiner 10143' [Stamp].
  • Aircraft Type: B-17 Flying Fortress
  • Nicknames: General Ike
  • Unit: 91st Bomb Group 401st Bomb Squadron

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