UPL 51362

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Stric Nine (42-29475 OR-R) Biggs Crew, 323rd BS, 91st BG BACK ROW - LEFT TO RIGHT: Sgt. John Stephenson, Ball Turret; Sgt. Bernard Zimmerman, Radio Operator; Sgt. Herman Balzer, Top Turret; lt. John W. Cheshire, Bombardier; Lt. Richard W. Gill, Navagator; Lt. John J. Bennett, Co-Pilot; Lt. Leland E. Forsblad, Pilot. FRONT ROW - LEFT TO RIGHT: Sgt. Harold K. Olson, Tail Gunner; Sgt. John L. Fielder, Waist Gunner; Sgt. Joseph D'Ovidio, Waist Gunner

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Units

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

People

  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 91st Bomb Group 323rd Bomb Squadron
  • Highest Rank: Technical Sergeant
  • Role/Job: Top Turret Gunner
  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 91st Bomb Group 323rd Bomb Squadron
  • Highest Rank: Lieutenant
  • Role/Job: Co-Pilot
  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 91st Bomb Group 323rd Bomb Squadron
  • Highest Rank: Second Lieutenant
  • Role/Job: Bombardier
  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 91st Bomb Group 323rd Bomb Squadron
  • Highest Rank: Staff Sergeant
  • Role/Job: Ball Turret Gunner
  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 91st Bomb Group 323rd Bomb Squadron
  • Highest Rank: Sergeant
  • Role/Job: waist gunner

Aircraft

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

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