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Crew #698 Donald A. Carlson Crew 466th BG - 786th BS Standing Left to Right: Albert H. Smith (BTG), Harry D. Boyd (R/O), Delanie L. Colvin (FE), Dale C. Casebier (NG), Earl W. McGaughy (TG), Joseph H. Seales (WG) Kneeling Left to Right: Charles L. Ritchie (N), Charles S. Commings (CP), Anthony McInerney (B), Donald A. Carlson (P) This crew arrived at Attlebridge too late to see combat. They did participate in the "trolley" missions as well as Operation Home Run where they flew B-24J-150-CO #44-40173 "Our Baby" home to the U.S.

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Units

Three little girls hold up a balloon celebrating the 100th mission of the 466th Bomb Group in front of a B-24 Liberator (serial number 42-95592) nicknamed "Black Cat". Handwritten caption on reverse: 'On our 100 Mission party Day- 18 Aug 1944, Attlebridge, 466th- wouldn't it be something if we could identify these girls? How could I do it?'

466th Bomb Group

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

People

Harry D Boyd

  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 466th Bomb Group

Donald A Carlson

  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 466th Bomb Group 786th Bomb Squadron
  • Service Numbers: O-836240
  • Highest Rank: Second Lieutenant
  • Role/Job: Pilot

Dale Calvin Casebier

  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 466th Bomb Group 786th Bomb Squadron
  • Highest Rank: Technician Fourth Grade
  • Role/Job: Nose Gunner

Delanie L Colvin

  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 466th Bomb Group 786th Bomb Squadron
  • Service Numbers: 38520027
  • Highest Rank: Technician Fourth Grade
  • Role/Job: Flight Engineer

Charles S Commings

  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Civilian
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 466th Bomb Group

Locations

Aerial photograph of Attlebridge airfield, looking north, the fuel store and a T2 hangar are in the upper centre, 31 January 1946. Photograph taken by No. 90 Squadron, sortie number RAF/3G/TUD/UK/51. English Heritage (RAF Photography).

Attlebridge

  • Site type: Airfield
  • Known as: Attlebridge Arsenal, Station 120

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Contributor466thHistorian
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