UPL 7451
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Crew #416 Calvin C. Owens Crew 466th BG - 784th BS Standing Left to Right: Calvin C. Owens (P), John B. Stuart (CP), William J. Schoefield (N), Reginald D. Craig (466th BG Asst. Engineering Officer) Kneeling Left to Right: Robert Falk (TG), Vincent DeGanna (NG), George Yost (WG), Roy Routh (FE/TT), Bill J Myers (WG), David Ernst (R/O) This crew was shot up badly on their 4th mission together, 11 April 1944. Theynever flew together as a crew again. Schoefield and DeGanna were transferred to the Joseph Hayes Crew (Crew #406). George Yost was transferred to the Walter Hoyle Crew (Crew #402). Robert Falk jointed the Frank Cotner Crew (Crew #408) and was KIA when that crew was shot down on 29 April 1944. John B. Stuart has also joined the Cotner Crew. He survived the shoot down and was made POW. Owens was assigned to ground duties. He later returned to combat flying however first as a co-pilot on Crew #484, then taking over a pilot of this Lead Crew for 14 additional missions. Given that fact their should be no question about his ability or courage. Owens ended up being probably the only flying officer that was at Attlebridge from the first to the last day of the 466th BG's time there.
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Units
![Three little girls hold up a balloon celebrating the 100th mission of the 466th Bomb Group in front of a B-24 Liberator (serial number 42-95592) nicknamed "Black Cat". Handwritten caption on reverse: 'On our 100 Mission party Day- 18 Aug 1944, Attlebridge, 466th- wouldn't it be something if we could identify these girls? How could I do it?'](https://assets.americanairmuseum.com/s3fs-public/styles/max_650x650/public/freeman/media-380741.jpg?itok=9YpBoCVo)
- Unit Hierarchy: Group
- Air Force: Eighth Air Force
- Type Category: Bombardment
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- Unit Hierarchy: Squadron
- Air Force: Eighth Air Force
- Type Category: Bombardment
People
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- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 466th Bomb Group
- Highest Rank: First Lieutenant
- Role/Job: Group Assistant Engineering Officer
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- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 466th Bomb Group 784th Bomb Squadron
- Service Numbers: 39411184
- Highest Rank: Staff Sergeant (3rd Grade)
- Role/Job: Nose Gunner
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- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 466th Bomb Group 784th Bomb Squadron
- Service Numbers: 32662454
- Highest Rank: Technical Sergeant (2nd Grade)
- Role/Job: Flight Engineer
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- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 466th Bomb Group 784th Bomb Squadron
- Service Numbers: 32677413
- Highest Rank: Technician Third Grade
- Role/Job: Tail Gunner / Waist Gunner
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- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 466th Bomb Group 784th Bomb Squadron
- Service Numbers: O-664644
- Highest Rank: Captain
- Role/Job: Pilot/Co-Pilot
Aircraft
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- Aircraft Type: B-24 Liberator
- Nicknames: Bonnie
- Unit: 466th Bomb Group 784th Bomb Squadron
Locations
![Aerial photograph of Attlebridge airfield, looking north, the fuel store and a T2 hangar are in the upper centre, 31 January 1946. Photograph taken by No. 90 Squadron, sortie number RAF/3G/TUD/UK/51. English Heritage (RAF Photography).](https://assets.americanairmuseum.com/s3fs-public/styles/max_650x650/public/eh/eh-159.jpg?itok=zVUMCdv_)
- Site type: Airfield
- Known as: Attlebridge Arsenal, Station 120
Revisions
I have this picture, I am the grandson of Bill J Myers. Bill is his actual name. source The U.S National Archives & Records Administration ( Enlistment Records )