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A pathfinder B-24 Liberator (serial number 42-51681) of the 453rd Bomb Group flies in formation with a fellow Liberator of the 453rd and and a pathfinder Liberator of the 445th Bomb Group. Image via Alan Rowsell.

445th Bomb Group

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

People

Henry F Bateman

  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 445th Bomb Group 700th Bomb Squadron
  • Service Numbers: 34921690
  • Highest Rank: Sergeant
  • Role/Job: Tail Gunner

Elton J Billings

  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 445th Bomb Group 700th Bomb Squadron
  • Service Numbers: 36420856
  • Highest Rank: Technical Sergeant
  • Role/Job: Top Turret Gunner

Robert B Boyd

  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 466th Bomb Group 786th Bomb Squadron
  • Highest Rank: First Lieutenant
  • Role/Job: Pilot

Solon R Briskin

  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 445th Bomb Group 700th Bomb Squadron
  • Service Numbers: O-2009001
  • Highest Rank: Second Lieutenant
  • Role/Job: Co-Pilot

William M Kelly

  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 445th Bomb Group 700th Bomb Squadron
  • Highest Rank: Second Lieutenant
  • Role/Job: Navigator

Events

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Other

Failed to Return (FTR)

Germany 23 March 1945

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MACR 13618 / Paul Andrews, Project Bits and Pieces, 8th Air Force Roll of Honor database