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Front L-R :- James D. Matthews - (E), James O. Mellotte - (RO), John T. Stuckey - (BTG), Mose C. Boren, Jr. - (TTG), Allan W. Cathers - (WG), Russell G. Wolfersberger, Jr. - (TG)
Object Number - UPL 56960 - Rear L-R :- Charles H. Edwards (P), Merrill A. Burt (CP), Joe Stewart - (B), Gerald L. Roy - (N) Front L-R :- James D. Matthews - (E), James O....
Flown in training by Charles Edwards and his crew of the 492nd Bomb Group Carpetbaggers
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Units served with
![A B-24D Liberator 'Carpetbagger' - extensively modified for specialised operations - taxiis on the perimeter track at Harrington airfield. Printed caption on reverse: 'A Carpetbagger B-24D taxiing on the perimeter at Harrington. Photo - "Red" Monaghan.'](https://assets.americanairmuseum.com/s3fs-public/styles/max_650x650/public/freeman/media-414497.jpg?itok=rfF7XfzX)
- Unit Hierarchy: Group
- Air Force: Eighth Air Force
- Type Category: Bombardment
People
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- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 857th Bomb Squadron 492nd Bomb Group
- Service Numbers: 19106534
- Highest Rank: Sergeant
- Role/Job: Aerial Gunner
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- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 857th Bomb Squadron 492nd Bomb Group
- Service Numbers: 39410658 / O-?
- Highest Rank: Second Lieutenant
- Role/Job: Co-Pilot
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 492nd Bomb Group
- Highest Rank: Corporal
- Role/Job: Aerial Gunner
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- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 857th Bomb Squadron 492nd Bomb Group
- Service Numbers: O-719592
- Highest Rank: Second Lieutenant
- Role/Job: Pilot
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- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 857th Bomb Squadron 492nd Bomb Group
- Service Numbers: T-128655
- Highest Rank: Flight Officer
- Role/Job: Bombardier