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B-24 Liberators of the 491st Bomb Group fly in formation during a mission. Photographed from the top turret of another B-24. Image via Edward F Wilson

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Units

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

Captain Edward F Wilson, a pilot of the 491st Bomb Group in the cockpit of his B-24 Liberator. Image via Edward F Wilson Written on slide casing: 'Edward F Wilson.'
  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 491st Bomb Group 853rd Bomb Squadron
  • Service Numbers: O-376285
  • Highest Rank: Captain
  • Role/Job: Pilot

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Sources

IWM, Roger Freeman Collection