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Cpt. Robert J. Whitney, pilot with his crew in the 832nd Bomb. Squadron, and Air Leader by December, 1944, flying sorties with other crews in the 832nd B.S., 833rd B.S., 834th B.S., and the 835th B.S.

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Units

A diagrammatic layout of AAF Station 174 - the USAAF codename for Sudbury airfield - while the 486th Bomb Group were stationed at the airbase as of the 22 June 1944.

486th Bomb Group

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

People

The insignia of the 832nd Bomb Squadron, 486th Bomb Group.

W J Douglas

  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 486th Bomb Group 832nd Bomb Squadron
  • Role/Job: Navigator

Robert J Whitney

  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 486th Bomb Group 832nd Bomb Squadron 833rd Bomb Squadron 834th Bomb Squadron 835th Bomb Squadron
  • Service Numbers: O-764539
  • Highest Rank: Captain
  • Role/Job: Flight Commander

Aircraft

The insignia of the 8th Air Force.

44-8453

  • Aircraft Type: B-17 Flying Fortress
  • Unit: 486th Bomb Group 832nd Bomb Squadron 833rd Bomb Squadron 835th Bomb Squadron

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Sources

From the American Air Museum in Britain's crew photo for Capt. Robert J. Whitney, and to be found at: https://www.americanairmuseum.com/person/192219