Charles Blonstein

Military ROLL OF HONOUR

Shot down 12 August 1943 in B-17 #42-5077 'Delta Rebel No. 2', Killed in Action (KIA).

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Units served with

Unofficial emblem of the 91st Bomb Group.

91st Bomb Group

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

People

Robert Wallace Thomson

  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 91st Bomb Group 323rd Bomb Squadron
  • Service Numbers: O-410842
  • Highest Rank: Second Lieutenant
  • Role/Job: Pilot

Aircraft

The crew of a B-17 Flying Fortress (OR-T, serial number 42-5077) nicknamed "Delta Rebel No II" at Bassingbourn. Image stamped on reverse: ’Reviewed and Passed U.S Army 24 Mar 1943 Press Censor No 21 E.T.O. U.S.A.' [stamp]. 'Passed for publication 24 MAR 1943 INTLD 32 Central Section Press Censorship Bureau' [stamp on appendage]. 'Associated Press' [stamp]. '254760' [Censor no]. Printed caption on reverse: 'FORTRESSES DAY RAID ON WILHELMSHAVEN The German naval base at Wilhelmshaven was successfully attac

42-5077

  • Aircraft Type: B-17 Flying Fortress
  • Nicknames: Delta Rebel No. 2
  • Unit: 91st Bomb Group 323rd Bomb Squadron

Events

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Killed in Action (KIA)

Germany 12 August 1943

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Added S/N per records at Fold3.com. Source: https://www.fold3.com/image/29419250

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Added "No. 2" to the A/C nickname mentioned in the "Summary biography".

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Added a connection to A/C pilot. Added a "-" in the A/C Serial # in the "Summary biography".

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Drawn from the records of the National Museum of the Mighty Eighth Air Force, Savannah, Georgia / MACR 261 / Paul Andrews, Project Bits and Pieces, 8th Air Force Roll of Honor database