42-31368 Aint Miss Behavin III

media-24468.jpeg UPL 24468

452nd Bomb Group Assoc,

Object Number - UPL 24468

Delivered Cheyenne 26/10/43; Walla Walla 9/11/43; Assigned 728BS/452BG Deopham Green 6/1/44; on return from mission aircraft landed heavily and right u/c collapsed with cp at wheel crew OK 20/2/44; on return from Darmstadt with Jim MacSporran, Co-pilot: Alex Marva, Navigator: Theo Janoski, togg-T/Sgt Jim Kiser, Flight engineer/top turret gunner: Willis Trombley, Radio Operator: Vernon Bosseler (6 Killed in Action); Ball turret gunner: Darrell O’Harrow, Waist gunner: David Monore,Tail gunner: Leon Thompson (3 Returned to Duty), crash landed near base at Higham, Nfk; [Sal Scotland (used on whisky runs!) 26/12/44]. AIN’T MISBEHAVIN III.

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The insignia of the 452nd Bomb Group.

452nd Bomb Group

  • Unit Hierarchy: Group
  • Air Force: Eighth Air Force
  • Type Category: Bombardment

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Laurence Robert Codeglia

  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 452nd Bomb Group 730th Bomb Squadron
  • Service Numbers: 19189833
  • Highest Rank: Staff Sergeant (3rd Grade)
  • Role/Job: Waist Gunner

James A MacSporran

  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 452nd Bomb Group 730th Bomb Squadron
  • Service Numbers: O-886239
  • Highest Rank: First Lieutenant
  • Role/Job: Pilot

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"Ain’t Miss Behaven: While the crew of this plane was still in training, the pilot, Oliver E. Wright, was married in Dalhart, Texas, just before going to England. He chose this name for their plane because of his newly married status. This name comes from the popular jazz classic “Ain’t Misbehavin’” (Savin’ My Love For You) which was recorded by pianist and singer Fats Waller. It was also occasionally song by Louis Armstrong. There were three planes with this name in the 452nd Bomb Group: Ain’t Miss Behaven (#42-97864); Ain’t Miss Behaven II (#42-102541); Ain’t Miss Behaven III (#42-31368). " Anglefire Web Site

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Dave Osborne, B-17 Fortress Master Log

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