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Flight Crew - Vernon Kirk

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Units

The insignia of the 44th Bomb Group.

44th Bomb Group

  • Unit Hierarchy: Group
  • Air Force: Eighth Air Force
  • Type Category: Bombardment
B-24 Liberators of the 44th Bomb Group line up for takeoff at Shipdham in 1943. The 'Flying Eight-Ball' emblem of the 68th Bomb Squadron is visible on the nose of the leading aircraft. Image stamped with field press censor, 1943. Press Agency photograph- original printed caption has been removed.

68th Bomb Squadron

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

People

Harry H Brown

  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 44th Bomb Group 68th Bomb Squadron
  • Service Numbers: 15327559
  • Highest Rank: Staff Sergeant
  • Role/Job: Radio Operator Gunner

Kenneth M Chakiris

  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 446th Bomb Group

Warren H Cooper

  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 44th Bomb Group 68th Bomb Squadron
  • Service Numbers: O-829129
  • Highest Rank: Second Lieutenant
  • Role/Job: Co-Pilot

Henry Cowan

  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 44th Bomb Group 68th Bomb Squadron
  • Service Numbers: 31240322
  • Highest Rank: Sergeant
  • Role/Job: Waist Gunner

James L Faulkner

  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 44th Bomb Group 68th Bomb Squadron
  • Service Numbers: 34927059
  • Highest Rank: Sergeant
  • Role/Job: waist gunner

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ContributorMary Beth Kirk
ChangesCreated entry with collection and caption
Sources

These photo's were given to me by my Dad years ago.