John R Keller
Military
Details from research carried out by BAE Systems Warton Aerodrome Heritage Centre and "Bomble Bee".
Object Number - UPL 17032 - Technical Sergeant John R Keller poses for a photo next to B-24H Liberator "42-94866" "Red Hot Riding Hood" (490th BG / 849th BS) at BAD-2 Warton.
During the period 1944, my hangar modified and repaired 1000 B24's. The modifications included over 100 changes and updates. Almost every aircraft had at least two engine changes among other things. Since our hangars were capable of housing six planes at a time, we managed to complete six planes every 24 hours. We named number 1000, 'One Grand'
ETO Medal/Good Conduct/Victory Medal/Pres. Unit Citation
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Units served with
- Unit Hierarchy: Squadron
- Unit Hierarchy: Group
- Air Force: Eighth Air Force
- Type Category: Other
Places
- Site type: Airfield
- Known as: BAD-2
Events
| Event | Location | Date | Description |
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Born |
Charleston, West Virginia | 27 February 1923 |
Revisions
Details from research carried out by BAE Systems Warton Aerodrome Heritage Centre and "Bomble Bee".
Drawn from the records of the National Museum of the Mighty Eighth Air Force, Savannah, Georgia / self
