UPL 15001

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Crew #574 Bernard J. Smolka Crew Standing Left to Right - Fred M. Coon (N), Bernard J. Smolka (P), James Lorenz (CP), Carl Crawford (TTG), Perrone (TG) Kneeling Left to Right: Laurie Van Winkle (WG), Robert D. Moushon (R/O), Forrest Crute (FE), Harold Dietz (NG) The core of the is crew (Lorenz, Coon, Crawford, Van Winkle, Moushon and Crute) were flying with their 5th different pilot, having previously formed the core of the Donald Poutry (1 mission), Clyde Shrum (4 missions), Thomas McKiernan (4 missions) and Robert Yelton (6 missions) before flying their final 20 missions with B.J. Smolka leading them.

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  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 785th Bomb Squadron
  • Highest Rank: Technical Sergeant (2nd Grade)
  • Role/Job: Radio Operator
  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Civilian
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 466th Bomb Group
  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 466th Bomb Group
  • Highest Rank: First Lieutenant
  • Role/Job: Pilot
  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 466th Bomb Group
  • Highest Rank: Staff Sergeant (3rd Grade)
  • Role/Job: Top Turret Gunner, Waist Gunner

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Contributor466thHistorian
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Attlebridge Arsenal - Brassfield & Wassom