UPL 22848
IMAGERichard P Rice Crew (Training-September 22, 1944) Front L-R: 2LT Bob Hacker, 2LT Richard P. Rice, 2LT Bill Melaun Rear L-R: T/S Bob Dirchs-Waist Gunner, T/S Jack Chapman-Nose Gunner, T/S Dick Rinto-Tail Gunner, T/S Dwight Hoff-Flight Engineer/Top Turret, T/S Ray Roberts-Waist Gunner, T/S Ray Snook-Radio Operator. Despite previous remarks, this photo is not associated with "The Flying Jackass", which was flown by Rice crew on Wesel Supply MIssion 24Mar45 and ultimately destroyed by Lancaster which ran into it while parked at Manston due to hydraulic failure due to flak.
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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
People
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 491st Bomb Group
- Highest Rank: Technician Third Grade
- Role/Job: Nose gunner
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 491st Bomb Group 853rd Bomb Squadron
- Highest Rank: Technical Sergeant
- Role/Job: waist gunner
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 491st Bomb Group 853rd Bomb Squadron
- Role/Job: Navigator
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 491st Bomb Group 853rd Bomb Squadron
- Highest Rank: Staff Sergeant (3rd Grade)
- Role/Job: Engineer / Top Gunner
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 491st Bomb Group 853rd Bomb Squadron
- Role/Job: Co-Pilot
Locations
- Site type: Airfield
- Known as: North Pick
Revisions
Corrected nae Dierks to Dirchs and associated person - https://digitalarchive.2ndair.org.uk/digitalarchive/ImageBrowser?tx=491…