FRE 4112
IMAGEB-17 Flying Fortresses of the 100th Bomb Group fly in formation over water on the way to BIG B-BERLIN on March 4, 1944. This photo was taken by S/Sgt Frank Buschmeier , waist gunner on Lt John Gibbons crew flying in Miss Irish. That is Lt Montgomery A/C with the T id on the tail.
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Units
- Unit Hierarchy: Group
- Air Force: Eighth Air Force
- Type Category: Bombardment
- Unit Hierarchy: Squadron
- Air Force: Eighth Air Force
- Type Category: Bombardment
People
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 100th Bomb Group 350th Bomb Squadron
- Service Numbers: 35683437
- Highest Rank: Staff Sergeant
- Role/Job: Waist Gunner
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 100th Bomb Group 350th Bomb Squadron
- Service Numbers: O-803182
- Highest Rank: Colonel
- Role/Job: Pilot / Squadron Commander
Aircraft
- Aircraft Type: B-17 Flying Fortress
- Nicknames: Miss Irish
- Unit: 100th Bomb Group 350th Bomb Squadron
Mission
- Date: 4 March 1944