UPL 5460
IMAGEFrank L Casey of the 487th Bomb Group. Frank was on his first tour when this picture was made. He was promoted to captain the day he started his second tour. He flew 54 missions with the 487 BG. Later he was sent back to the US and served six (6) months flying transport planes all over the Pacific area. Frank flew out of Atsugi,Japan September 2,1945 over Tokyo Bay as the surrender documents were being signed on the USS Missouri. Not sure where he was headed,but I remember Frank telling me this story. (Millard Greer)
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Units
- Unit Hierarchy: Group
- Air Force: Eighth Air Force
- Type Category: Bombardment
People
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 487th Bomb Group 837th Bomb Squadron
- Service Numbers: O-809923 1945 pilot...("1940 Georgia NG 2044857 COOk"
- Highest Rank: Captain
- Role/Job: Pilot