Oclotlan U Richmond

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media-51427.jpeg UPL 51427 S/Sgt Oclotlan U. Richmond - Radio Operator - B-24H-10-FO (42-52132) "Boomerang" Oct 1943-Jan1944.

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Object Number - UPL 51427 - S/Sgt Oclotlan U. Richmond - Radio Operator - B-24H-10-FO (42-52132) "Boomerang" Oct 1943-Jan1944.

T/Sgt. Oclotlan U. Richmond was born in Ajo, Arizona 04 Jun 1922. In Apr 1943 he became the Radio Operator in the initial formation of Crew 11, 712th Bomb Squadron, 448th Bomb Group at Gowen Field, Idaho. In Nov 1943 Crew 11 arrived at Seething England and from Dec 1943 to Jan 1944 he completed 3 missions over northern Europe before being assigned to ground communications. He passed away on 15 Dec 2007 at the age of 85 in Deer Park, Washington. He is buried in the Greenwood Memorial Terrace Cemetery, Spokane, Washington.

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A formation of B-24 Liberators of the 446th Bomb Group enroute to Europe. Printed caption on reverse: '71049 AC- A formation of Consolidated B-24 "Liberators" of the 2nd Bomb Division, roars over Europe en route to the target area. 24 November 1944. US Air Force photo.'
  • Unit Hierarchy: Division
  • Air Force: Eighth Air Force
  • Type Category: Combat organisation
The insignia of the 448th Bomb Group.
  • Unit Hierarchy: Group
  • Air Force: Eighth Air Force
  • Type Category: Bombardment

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  • Aircraft Type: B-24 Liberator
  • Nicknames: - Boomerang
  • Unit: 448th Bomb Group 712th Bomb Squadron

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Drawn from the records of the National Museum of the Mighty Eighth Air Force, Savannah, Georgia / SO#150, 6th Heavy Bomb.Proc HQ, Herington, Kansas 5 Nov 43

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