UPL 55041
IMAGELieutenant 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
- 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
- Site type: Military site