UPL 20281
IMAGECrew #690/494 Harold A. Read Crew 466th BG - 786th and 784th Bomb Squadrons Standing Left to Right: Edward Mertzlufft (B), Robert I. Garrett (N), Arthur P. Stewart (CP), Harold A. Read (P) Kneeling Left to Right: Arthur H. McNeil (WG), Joseph LaJudice (FE), Jay H. Esser (TG), Robert J. Mains (R/O), Randall L. Lough (BTG/WG), Vincent J. Tavato (WG) This crew flew seven missions with the 786th BS and four missions with the 784th BS as a lead crew before hostilities ended
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Units
- Unit Hierarchy: Group
- Air Force: Eighth Air Force
- Type Category: Bombardment
- Unit Hierarchy: Squadron
- Air Force: Eighth Air Force
- Type Category: Bombardment
- Unit Hierarchy: Squadron
- Air Force: Eighth Air Force
- Type Category: Bombardment
People
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 466th Bomb Group 784th Bomb Squadron 786th Bomb Squadron
- Highest Rank: Technician Fourth Grade
- Role/Job: Tail Gunner
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 466th Bomb Group 784th Bomb Squadron 786th Bomb Squadron
- Service Numbers: O-2074337
- Highest Rank: Second Lieutenant
- Role/Job: Navigator
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 466th Bomb Group 784th Bomb Squadron 786th Bomb Squadron
- Service Numbers: 12215577
- Highest Rank: Technician Third Grade
- Role/Job: Flight Engineer
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 466th Bomb Group 784th Bomb Squadron 786th Bomb Squadron
- Service Numbers: 35757375
- Highest Rank: Staff Sergeant (3rd Grade)
- Role/Job: Ball Turret Gunner
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 466th Bomb Group 784th Bomb Squadron 786th Bomb Squadron
- Service Numbers: 35222787
- Highest Rank: Staff Sergeant (3rd Grade)
- Role/Job: Radio Operator
Locations
- Site type: Airfield
- Known as: Attlebridge Arsenal, Station 120