Egbert J Arling

Military
media-5540.jpeg UPL 5540 Pilot Williams Crew: 453rd BG 734 Squadron 2nd Air Division 8th Air Force - Old Buckenham Field, Norwich England
Back row left to right: John Nichols (Waist Gunner), Clair Bell (Nose Turret Gunner), Walter Bonus (Tail Turret Gunner), Eugene Larchyk (Radio Operator/Gunner), Egbert Arling (Top Turret Gunner), Wellesley Boling (Flight Engineer)
Front row left to right: John McArdle (Co-Pilot), George Pfortner (Navigator), Zwinglio Frausto (Bombardier), Williams (Pilot) [Unfortunately, the pilot's first name was not noted]
Photo property Ernie Zwinglio Frausto
Z W Frausto Collection

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Object Number - UPL 5540 - Pilot Williams Crew: 453rd BG 734 Squadron 2nd Air Division 8th Air Force - Old Buckenham Field, Norwich England Back row left to right: John...

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Units served with

Colonel Larry Thomas of the 453rd Bomb Group. Handwritten caption on reverse: 'Col Larry Thomas 453BG.'
  • Unit Hierarchy: Group
  • Air Force: Eighth Air Force
  • Type Category: Bombardment

Aircraft

A B-24 Liberator (serial number 42-50441) nicknamed "Hollywood and Vine" of the 453rd Bomb Group in flight. Image via S. Lester Kitts. Written on slide casing: 'E8:l, 250441, 734 BS, Hollywood and Vine. 9/44.'
  • Aircraft Type: B-24 Liberator
  • Nicknames: Hollywood & Vine
  • Unit: 453rd Bomb Group 734th Bomb Squadron
  • Aircraft Type: B-24 Liberator
  • Nicknames: Leave Us Face It
  • Unit: 453rd Bomb Group 734th Bomb Squadron

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Photo Courtesy Ernie Zwinglio Frausto

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