783rd Bomb Squadron

Squadron
media-24386.jpeg UPL 24386 LTC Clarence J. "Jack" Lokker
Squadron Commander
783rd Bomb Squadron
465th Bomb Group

Lokker was KIA on 20 November 1944

Photo taken in the control tower at Pantanella Airfield

Object Number - UPL 24386 - LTC Clarence J. "Jack" Lokker Squadron Commander 783rd Bomb Squadron 465th Bomb Group Lokker was KIA on 20 November 1944 Photo taken in the...

Commanding Officers

  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 465th Bomb Group 783rd Bomb Squadron
  • Highest Rank: Lieutenant Colonel
  • Role/Job: Pilot / Squadron Commander

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Unit stations

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Pantanella

People

  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 465th Bomb Group 783rd Bomb Squadron
  • Service Numbers: 18025023
  • Highest Rank: Master Sergeant
  • Role/Job: Engineer/Gunner
  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 465th Bomb Group 783rd Bomb Squadron
  • Service Numbers: 35880416
  • Highest Rank: Sergeant (RAF)
  • Role/Job: Gunner
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  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 465th Bomb Group 783rd Bomb Squadron
  • Service Numbers: O-720172
  • Highest Rank: Second Lieutenant
  • Role/Job: Pilot
  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 446th Bomb Group 465th Bomb Group 783rd Bomb Squadron
  • Highest Rank: First Lieutenant
  • Role/Job: Pilot
  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 465th Bomb Group 783rd Bomb Squadron
  • Service Numbers: O-804308
  • Highest Rank: Lieutenant Colonel
  • Role/Job: Pilot

Aircraft

A B-24 Liberator (serial number 41-28853) of the 456th Bomb Group, 15th Air Force explodes in mid-air over Blechammer as a result of a direct flak hit. 20 November 1944.
  • Aircraft Type: B-24 Liberator
  • Unit: 465th Bomb Group 783rd Bomb Squadron

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