James J Leahy
Military
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Kenneth C. Elwood's Crew. Back row: (L-R) James Leahy-Asst. Engineer/Waist Gunner, William S. Hanna-Radio Operative, Stanley Alpert-Navigator, Arthur L. Figueira-Tail Gunner. Back row: (L-R) Dewey B. Burt-Engineer/Top Turret Gunner, George E. Schatz-Bombardier, Kenneth C. Elwood-Pilot, John L. Hutchison-Co-pilot.
398th Bomb Group Collection via Nuthampstead Airfield Museum.
May 4 1944 Elwood was flying ship 107191 in the number two position in the lead element of the low squadron and Lt Ford was flying the number 3 position. Elwood said, "before the accident occurred one of my crew told me to watch Ford's shi
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- Unit Hierarchy: Group
- Air Force: Eighth Air Force
- Type Category: Bombardment
- Unit Hierarchy: Squadron
- Air Force: Eighth Air Force
- Type Category: Bombardment
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398th History, Vol 1; Fortresses Over Nuthampstead, pg 17 / Drawn from the records of the National Museum of the Mighty Eighth Air Force, Savannah, Georgia