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Top right is 42-5712 LG-S 'Heavyweight Annihilators No.2' aka 'My Prayer'.
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USAAF Boeing B-17F Bombers, 322nd Bomb Squadron, 91st Bomb Group in flight - early 1943. LIFE Magazine Archives - David Scherman Photographer Top right is 42-5712 LG-S 'Heavyweight Annihilators No.2' aka 'My Prayer'.

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Unofficial emblem of the 91st Bomb Group.

91st Bomb Group

  • Unit Hierarchy: Group
  • Air Force: Eighth Air Force
  • Type Category: Bombardment

People

Earl M Cherry

  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 91st Bomb Group 322nd Bomb Squadron
  • Highest Rank: Technical Sergeant
  • Role/Job: Top Turret Gunner
Top right is 42-5712 LG-S 'Heavyweight Annihilators No.2' aka 'My Prayer'.

Virgil G Faust

  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 91st Bomb Group 322nd Bomb Squadron
  • Service Numbers: 33249124
  • Highest Rank: Technical Sergeant
  • Role/Job: Radio Operator

James D Judy

  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 91st Bomb Group 322nd Bomb Squadron
  • Highest Rank: Lieutenant
  • Role/Job: Pilot

Aircraft

42-5712 My Prayer

42-5712

  • Aircraft Type: B-17 Flying Fortress
  • Nicknames: Heavyweight Annihilators No2, My Prayer
  • Unit: 322nd Bomb Squadron 91st Bomb Group

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