UPL 39083

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"The Rhythm Bombshells" playing at an Anniversary Party at North Pickenham, December 1944. Back Row (left to right): Capt. Donald Whited; Chris "Drake" Dracopoulos; PFC Tommy Young. Middle Row (left to right): Capt. Ken "Red" Plummer; S/Sgt. William "Bud" Babcock; unknown; Lt.Bill McClelland; unknown; Bottom Row (left to right): Lt. Eddie Zysko; Sgt. William K. Carrithers (seated); Lt. Tom Parker Jr.; Lt. Emanuel M. Knoblock; M/Sgt. A. K. "Pete" Chauvin; S/Sgt. Harry Lundeen.

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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.'

491st Bomb Group

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

People

William T Babcock

  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 491st Bomb Group
  • Highest Rank: Staff Sergeant

William K Carithers

  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 491st Bomb Group
  • Highest Rank: Sergeant (RAF)

Chris C Dracopoulos

  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 100th Bomb Group 491st Bomb Group

Harry C Lundeen

  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 491st Bomb Group 852nd Bomb Squadron
  • Service Numbers: 19186484
  • Highest Rank: Staff Sergeant
  • Role/Job: Tail Gunner

William L McClelland

  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 491st Bomb Group 854th Bomb Squadron
  • Role/Job: Co-Pilot

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From the private collection of Chris "Drake" Dracopoulos.