UPL 28411
IMAGEPaul Shannon crew in front of the B-26 "Mild And Bitter" of the 322nd BG 452nd BS, after the first 100 mission completion. L-R, 1st LT Lee W. Rice, co-pilot; 2nd LT Harry R. Harp, bombardier; Capt. Paul Shannon, pilot; S/Sgt Wallace J. Bond; Sgt Robert E. Johnson; S/Sgt James K. Brandemihl
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Units
- Unit Hierarchy: Group
- Air Force: Eighth Air Force
- Type Category: Bombardment
- Unit Hierarchy: Squadron
- Air Force: Ninth Air Force
- Type Category: Bombardment
- Air Force: Ninth Air Force
- Type Category: Bombardment
People
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 322nd Bomb Group 452nd Bomb Squadron
- Highest Rank: Staff Sergeant
- Role/Job: Radio Operator
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 322nd Bomb Group 452nd Bomb Squadron
- Service Numbers: 19055460
- Highest Rank: Technical Sergeant
- Role/Job: Engineer / Top Turret Gunner
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 322nd Bomb Group 452nd Bomb Squadron
- Highest Rank: Lieutenant Colonel
- Role/Job: Bombardier/Navigator
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 322nd Bomb Group 452nd Bomb Squadron
- Highest Rank: Sergeant (RAF)
- Role/Job: Tail Gunner
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 322nd Bomb Group 452nd Bomb Squadron
- Service Numbers: 15072160 / O-662670
- Highest Rank: Major
- Role/Job: Co-Pilot
Aircraft
- Aircraft Type: B-26 Marauder
- Nicknames: Mild and Bitter
- Unit: 322nd Bomb Group 450th Bomb Squadron 452nd Bomb Squadron
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Contributorlexilad
Sources
Charles Parker, step-son of Lee W. Rice, from newspaper picture & article, 1/27/2019