Thomas M Rybovich
Military
L-R 2Lt Guy M Miller, 2Lt Thomas M Rybovich, 1Lt Theodore Davich, S/Sgt Robert R Mullen, T/Sgt Gerald E McGuire, Cpl William F Steuck.
Object Number - UPL 29332 - Crew of B-17 42-38078 'Sweet Pea' pose after their narrow escape on 21-Sep-44. L-R 2Lt Guy M Miller, 2Lt Thomas M Rybovich, 1Lt Theodore Davich,...
Assigned to 429BS, 2BG, 15AF USAAF. On raid to Debrecen, Hungary A/C hit by direct hit and severely damaged 21-Sep-44. Assisted pilot with controlling direction with engines alone, returned to base, successfully landing the A/C, its severed fuselage collapsing. RTD.
Awards: WWII Victory, EAME.
Connections
See how this entry relates to other items in the archive by exploring the connections below.
Units served with
- Unit Hierarchy: Group
- Air Force: Twelfth Air Force
- Type Category: Bombardment
- Unit Hierarchy: Squadron
People
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 2nd Bomb Group 429th Bomb Squadron
- Highest Rank: First Lieutenant
- Role/Job: Pilot
Aircraft
Places
- Site type: Airfield
Events
| Event | Location | Date | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Enlisted |
Starke, FL 32091, USA | 11 October 1941 | Camp Blanding FL, USA |
|
Other Returned damaged A/C to base |
Debrecen, Hungary | 21 September 1944 | On raid to Debrecen, Hungary A/C hit by direct hit and severely damaged 21-Sep-44. Assisted pilot with controlling direction with engines alone, returned to base, successfully landing the A/C, its severed fuselage collapsing. RTD. |
| West Palm Beach, FL, USA | |||
|
Based |
Amendola | Assigned to 429BS, 2BG, 15AF USAAF. | |
|
Born |
Florida, USA |