William R Kinnaird

Military
Nine men in Air Force uniform posed in two rows in front of a military airplane. Five men standing to the rear and four men sitting in front on top of flying gear. UPL 66356 UPL 66356 384th Bomb Group Lead Crews / 15 April 1945/Pte. De Susac (Royan), France. Division Lead Aircraft.
Back Row: unidentified 1, Raymond Barber (TT), Capt. William Kinnaird (P), Robert Thacker (AC/CP).
Front Row: Capt. Aldo Rovero (N), Capt. Eugene Burcham (B), Elgin Hushbeck (MN), unidentified 2, Kenneth Hart (RO).
Not Identified: William Gilbert (DR), F/O Elmer Schumacher (OBS/TG)

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Object Number - UPL 66356 - 384th Bomb Group Lead Crews / 15 April 1945/Pte. De Susac (Royan), France. Division Lead Aircraft. Back Row: unidentified 1, Raymond Barber (TT),...

Assigned to the 384th BG, 545th BS on AAF Station 106 Special Orders #148 dated 26 July 1944, as crew pilot. 30 combat missions.

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The insignia of the 384th Bomb Group.

384th Bomb Group

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

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Nine men in Air Force uniform posed in two rows in front of a military airplane. Five men standing to the rear and four men sitting in front on top of flying gear.

Paul H Sharp

  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 384th Bomb Group 545th Bomb Squadron
  • Service Numbers: O-720022
  • Highest Rank: First Lieutenant
  • Role/Job: Navigator

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Nine men in Air Force uniform posed in two rows in front of a military airplane. Five men standing to the rear and four men sitting in front on top of flying gear.

Object number: UPL 66356 - 384th Bomb Group Lead Crews / 15 April 1945/Pte...