UPL 55182
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Capt. John K. Rickles of Indianapolis, Ind., (profile to camera) intelligence office of the 91st Bomb Group at Bassingbourne, England, interrogates crew members after their return from a mission over enemy territory. The men are, left to right: 1st Lt. Donald Baird of Surring, Wisc., and 2nd Lt. George P. Ward of Jacksonville, Texas. 28 June 1943. Note: the caption on the original photo got the name wrong for 1st Lt. Baird. It should have read James D. Baird (Donald was is middle name). And the town he was from was Suring with one “r”.
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Units
- Unit Hierarchy: Group
- Air Force: Eighth Air Force
- Type Category: Bombardment
People
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 91st Bomb Group The Ragged Irregulars 92nd Bomb Group Fame's Favoured Few 322nd Bomb Squadron
- Service Numbers: O-470766 (14044069 on enlistment)
- Highest Rank: Captain
- Role/Job: Pilot
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 91st Bomb Group The Ragged Irregulars 322nd Bomb Squadron
Locations
- Site type: Airfield
Mission
![A bomber crew led by Ralph E. Pulcipher of the 547th Bomb Squadron, 384th Bomb Group with their B-17F Flying Fortress (SO-S, serial number 42-5843) nicknamed "Black Ghost". Handwritten caption on reverse: 'Ralph E. Pulcipher crew, 547BS, 384BG. Lost on Sept. 6, 1943 aboard B-17F-25-VE "Black Ghost" 42-5843, SO*S. 7 POW, 3 EVD (their 14th mission).' On reverse: From Tim Bivens Collection [Stamp]. Caption from Tim Bivens: 'I recently obtained the enclosed pix from Mr. William McLain who flew in the 384th BG](https://assets.americanairmuseum.com/s3fs-public/styles/teaser_thumb_x2/public/freeman/media-413571.jpg.webp?itok=7d6KhVuE)
- Date: 28 June 1943