488th Bomb Squadron

Squadron
media-49968.jpeg UPL 49968 B-24J-1-NC #43-3990 Code: 8B (foreground)
B-24J-1-NC #43-24657 Code: 8P (background)
340th BG - 488th BS - 12th AF

https://www.worldwarphotos.info/gallery/usa/aircrafts-2-3/b-25-mitchell…

Object Number - UPL 49968 - B-24J-1-NC #43-3990 Code: 8B (foreground) B-24J-1-NC #43-24657 Code: 8P (background) 340th BG - 488th BS - 12th AF

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People

Nicholas Albanese

  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 340th Bomb Group 488th Bomb Squadron
  • Service Numbers: 32138550
  • Highest Rank: Staff Sergeant (3rd Grade)
  • Role/Job: Aerial Gunner

Robert Carithers Bachtell

  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 340th Bomb Group 488th Bomb Squadron
  • Service Numbers: O-48461
  • Highest Rank: Major
  • Role/Job: Pilot

Arthur J Bertagna

  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 340th Bomb Group 488th Bomb Squadron
  • Service Numbers: 16145320
  • Highest Rank: Technical Sergeant (2nd Grade)
  • Role/Job: Flight Engineer/Bombardier

Paul Richard Boone

  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 12th Bomb Group 340th Bomb Group 488th Bomb Squadron
  • Highest Rank: First Lieutenant
  • Role/Job: Bombardier/Navigator

Fready George Boutte

  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 340th Bomb Group 488th Bomb Squadron
  • Service Numbers: 18061338
  • Highest Rank: Technical Sergeant (2nd Grade)
  • Role/Job: Aerial Gunner

Aircraft

41-30111

  • Aircraft Type: B-25 Mitchell
  • Nicknames: The Falcon
  • Unit: 340th Bomb Group 488th Bomb Squadron

41-30392

  • Aircraft Type: B-25 Mitchell
  • Unit: 340th Bomb Group 488th Bomb Squadron

42-32305

  • Aircraft Type: B-25 Mitchell
  • Unit: 340th Bomb Group 488th Bomb Squadron

42-32496

  • Aircraft Type: B-25 Mitchell
  • Unit: 340th Bomb Group 488th Bomb Squadron

42-32529

  • Aircraft Type: B-25 Mitchell
  • Nicknames: Jo Jo
  • Unit: 340th Bomb Group 488th Bomb Squadron

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Sources

"12th and 15th Air Forces" - Gerard Paloque
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488th Bomb Squadron: Gallery (78 items)

Remains of B-25J Mitchell (serial number 43-4064, 8U) nicknamed "Li'l Critter from the Moon" of the 488th Bomb Squadron, 340th Bomb Group.

Object number: AIR 599 - Remains of B-25J Mitchell (serial number 43-4064...

Object number: UPL 49968 - B-24J-1-NC #43-3990 Code: 8B (foreground) B-24J-1...

Object number: UPL 49969 - B-25J-1-NC #43-4013 Code: 8F 340th BG - 488th BS -...

Object number: UPL 50052 - B-25J-1-NC #43-4025 "Madge" Code: 8Q 340th BG -...

Object number: UPL 50053 - B-25J-1-NC #43-4039 "Sky Demon" Code: 7Y 340th BG...

Object number: UPL 50054 - B-25J-1-NC #43-4055 Code: 8M 340th BG - 488th BS -...

Object number: UPL 50055 - B-25J-1-NC #43-4062 "Bubbies" Code: 9G 344th BG -...

Object number: UPL 50062 - B-25J-1-NC #43-4070 Code: 8T 340th BG - 488th BS -...

Object number: UPL 50063 - B-25J-1-NC #43-27474 "Old Inronsides III" Code: 8R...

Object number: UPL 50327 - B-25J-1-NC #43-27551 Code: 8H 340th BG - 488th BS...

Object number: UPL 50328 - 1LT William Burl Pelton Pilot 340th BG - 488th BS...

Object number: UPL 50329 - SSGT Lawrence W. Kahl Tail Gunner William B Pelton...