UPL 22854

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Rice crew with B-24H-25-FO "Modest Maiden" Front L-R: Ray Snook-Radio Operator, Jack Chapman-Nose Gunner, Bob Dierks-Right Waist Gunner, Dick Rinto-Tail Gunner, Dwight Hoff-Engineer/Top Gunner. Rear: Dick Rice-Pilot, Bill Melaun-Copilot, Bob Hacker-Navigator, Ray Roberts-Left Waist Gunner.

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A Pathfinder B-24 Liberator (V2-P+, serial number 42-51691) of the 491st Bomb Group. Handwritten caption on reverse: '491 BG supplying troops at Arnhem, Sept 1944.'
  • Unit Hierarchy: Group
  • 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
  • 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
  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 491st Bomb Group 853rd Bomb Squadron
  • Highest Rank: Second Lieutenant
  • Role/Job: Pilot

Aircraft

  • Aircraft Type: B-24 Liberator
  • Nicknames: Modest Maiden
  • Unit: 491st Bomb Group 853rd Bomb Squadron

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B-24H - Best Web - # 42-95264 - 'Modest Maiden'

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B-24H - Best Web - # 42-95264 - 'Modest Maiden'

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Rice photo album

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