Ground Loop the dog
Mascot
Bottom Row (L-R). Frank Marianni, Tail Gunner - New York, Walter Fura, Waist Gunner, Ray Brooks (18 yr old), Top Sgt. Top Turret Gunner - Washington, Ed Carboneau, Waist Gunner, Bob Hansen, Radio Operator, Roy Sell, Ball Turret Gunner, Mascot "Ground Loop
From Robert Fowlers son Mark
Object Number - UPL 46771 - Top Row (L-R): Bill Riley, Pilot - New York, Lt. Robert Fowler, Co-Pilot - Hamlin, TX, Lt. Ed Kodis, Navigator - California, Robert "Red" Mulloy,...
Ground Loop was a British Puppy of indeterminate Origin who became the mascot of Crew 74 390th Bomb Group, 571st squadron. They named their aircraft after him.
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People
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 390th Bomb Group 569th Bomb Squadron
- Service Numbers: 19146746
- Highest Rank: Staff Sergeant
- Role/Job: Top Turret Gunner
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 390th Bomb Group 571st Bomb Squadron
- Highest Rank: Sergeant
- Role/Job: Waist Gunner
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 390th Bomb Group 571st Bomb Squadron
- Highest Rank: Second Lieutenant
- Role/Job: Co-Pilot
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 390th Bomb Group 571st Bomb Squadron
- Highest Rank: Sergeant
- Role/Job: Waist Gunner
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 390th Bomb Group 571st Bomb Squadron
- Highest Rank: Staff Sergeant
- Role/Job: Radio Operator
Aircraft
- Aircraft Type: B-17 Flying Fortress
- Unit: 390th Bomb Group 569th Bomb Squadron