William Gabriel Feraco

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Lieutenant James T. Wilson and Lieutenant Robert J. Owen of the 386th Bomb Group in the cockpit of their B-26 Marauder. Image stamped on reverse: 'Not to be published.' [stamp], 'Ministry of Information 19 Aug 1943.' [stamp] nand '279545.' [Censor no.] Printed caption on reverse: 'AT THE US MARAUDERS BASE. The B-26 Marauders, American super medium bombers are operating now from bases in Britain. This series of pictures shows various scenes at the airfield where the ground crew and the fliers work together

386th Bomb Group

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

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William Feraco, served in the 386 Bomb Group, 552 Squadron, flying out of Great Dunmow. He was a member of the Horizontal Helen crew that crash landed on August 16, 1944 that are photographed on this site. All crew members survived the landing, with much credit given to the skills of the pilot, Fred Eiler. Willie, as he was known, was born in Nutley, NJ and passed away in 2011 at the age of 87 in Pittsburgh.