Edwin G Rippier
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Edwin G. Rippier Crew
466th BG - 785th BS
Standing Left to Right: James E. Thomas (CP), Irvin Gratch (N), Joe G. Hruby (FE), Edwin G. Rippier (P)
Kneeling Left to Right: William R. Warda (R/O), Loren S. Townsley (NG), George E. Methvin (TG), Noel A. Sampson (TTG), Frank L. Clayton (WG)
This crew entered combat on 9 March 1945 and completed 16 missions before hostilities ended. 466th Bomb Group collection
Attlebridge Arsenal - Brassfield & Wassom
Object Number - UPL 16126 - Crew #587 Edwin G. Rippier Crew 466th BG - 785th BS Standing Left to Right: James E. Thomas (CP), Irvin Gratch (N), Joe G. Hruby (FE), Edwin G....
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Units served with
![Three little girls hold up a balloon celebrating the 100th mission of the 466th Bomb Group in front of a B-24 Liberator (serial number 42-95592) nicknamed "Black Cat". Handwritten caption on reverse: 'On our 100 Mission party Day- 18 Aug 1944, Attlebridge, 466th- wouldn't it be something if we could identify these girls? How could I do it?'](https://assets.americanairmuseum.com/s3fs-public/styles/max_650x650/public/freeman/media-380741.jpg?itok=9YpBoCVo)
- Unit Hierarchy: Group
- Air Force: Eighth Air Force
- Type Category: Bombardment
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- Unit Hierarchy: Squadron
- Air Force: Eighth Air Force
- Type Category: Bombardment
People
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- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 466th Bomb Group 785th Bomb Squadron
- Highest Rank: Sergeant (RAF)
- Role/Job: Waist Gunner
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- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 466th Bomb Group 785th Bomb Squadron
- Service Numbers: O-2072446
- Highest Rank: Second Lieutenant
- Role/Job: Navigator
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- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 466th Bomb Group 785th Bomb Squadron
- Service Numbers: 20540537
- Highest Rank: Sergeant (RAF)
- Role/Job: Flight Engineer
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- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 466th Bomb Group 785th Bomb Squadron
- Highest Rank: Sergeant (RAF)
- Role/Job: Tail Gunner
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- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 466th Bomb Group 785th Bomb Squadron
- Service Numbers: 42081664
- Highest Rank: Sergeant (RAF)
- Role/Job: Top Turret Gunner
Aircraft
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- Aircraft Type: B-24 Liberator
- Nicknames: Leter Rip
- Unit: 466th Bomb Group 785th Bomb Squadron
Places
![Aerial photograph of Attlebridge airfield, looking north, the fuel store and a T2 hangar are in the upper centre, 31 January 1946. Photograph taken by No. 90 Squadron, sortie number RAF/3G/TUD/UK/51. English Heritage (RAF Photography).](https://assets.americanairmuseum.com/s3fs-public/styles/max_650x650/public/eh/eh-159.jpg?itok=zVUMCdv_)
- Site type: Airfield
- Known as: Attlebridge Arsenal, Station 120
Events
Event | Location | Date | Description |
---|---|---|---|
Born |
New York, NY, USA | 19 February 1924 | |
Enlisted |
New York, NY, USA | 29 October 1942 | |
Other 466th BG Combat Tour |
Attlebridge, Norwich, Norfolk NR9, UK | 8 March 1945 - 16 April 1945 | Completed 16 combat missions |
Died |
San Diego, CA, USA | 10 June 1976 |
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Sources
Drawn from the records of the National Museum of the Mighty Eighth Air Force, Savannah, Georgia / Unit roster in the book ATTLEBRIDGE ARSENAL by Wassom and Brassfield, page 350