Philip O Swanson

Military

Philip Swanson was Navigator on 'Skunkface 11' with 322nd Sqdn 91st BG and was awarded the DFC and Air Medal. After the war he taught science in Public Schools and worked tirelessly for conservation. He died on October 15th 2004, survived by his two sons.

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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

Aircraft

42-3061

  • Aircraft Type: B-17 Flying Fortress
  • Nicknames: Skunkface II
  • Unit: 305th Bomb Group 306th Bomb Group 379th Bomb Group 384th Bomb Group 91st Bomb Group 92nd Bomb Group 95th Bomb Group 334th Bomb Squadron 335th Bomb Squadron 525th Bomb Squadron

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Sources

Biography completed by historian Helen Millgate. Information sourced from newsletters of the 91st Bomb Group related to the service of Philip Swanson.