42-78340 Butch-M-Love

media-36942.jpeg UPL 36942 Drawing/ cartoon in a diary belonging to S/Sgt Raymond J. O'Connon of B24 42-78340 Butch M'Love. Made while he was a POW in Stalag Luft IV.

POW StalagLuft IV diary from the estate of S/Sgt Raymond J. O'Connon.

Object Number - UPL 36942 - Drawing/ cartoon in a diary belonging to S/Sgt Raymond J. O'Connon of B24 42-78340 Butch M'Love. Made while he was a POW in Stalag Luft IV.

The aircraft was known as Butch my Love by its crew. Lost on mission to Munich, Germany, Oct 4th, 1944. Flak hit the #3 engine. All crew were able to bail out and were made POWs.

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Raymond John O'Connon

  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 464th Bomb Group 778th Bomb Squadron
  • Service Numbers: 32312892
  • Highest Rank: Staff Sergeant (3rd Grade)
  • Role/Job: gunner B24

Roy L Strong

  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 464th Bomb Group 778th Bomb Squadron
  • Service Numbers: O-700568
  • Role/Job: pilot

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POW Stalag Luft IV diary kept by S/Sgt Raymond J. O'Connon.

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MACR #9025.

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MACR # 9025

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MACR # 9025

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