UPL 55041

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Lieutenant James D Baird (standing) and Captain James R Bullock enjoy a spot of trout fishing on the banks of the River Test in Hampshire. Lieutenant Baird is the pilot of a 'Fort' (B17 Flying Fortress) from Suring, Wisconsin and Captain Bullock is a B17 navigator from Greensboro, North Carolina. According to the original caption: "These fighters expected trout fishing to bore them, were genuinely surprised and pleased by the enjoyment it gave in spite of little success in the shape of fish.

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People

  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 91st Bomb Group 92nd Bomb Group 322nd Bomb Squadron
  • Service Numbers: O-470766 (14044069 on enlistment)
  • Highest Rank: Captain
  • Role/Job: Pilot
Bob Campbell Crew
  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 91st Bomb Group 322nd Bomb Squadron
  • Service Numbers: O-728170
  • Highest Rank: Captain
  • Role/Job: Navigator

Locations

  • Site type: Military site
  • Known as: Stanbridge Earls and Roke Manor

Revisions

Date:
ContributorDouglas P
ChangesCreated entry with caption, person associations and place associations
Sources

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