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The Phil Buffington 'Lead crew', 328th & 329th Bomb Squadrons, 93rd Bomb Group, Hardwick, March 1945. Back row L-R: Paul Freeman (bombardier), Theodore Thoma (co-pilot), Philip Buffinton (pilot) & Henry T. Clark (navigator). Front row L-R: Bernard Heinsler (gunner), Michael Koury (gunner), Palazzola (radio operator), John Mangels (gunner), ? Young (crew chief).
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Units
- Unit Hierarchy: Squadron
- Air Force: Eighth Air Force
- Type Category: Bombardment
- Unit Hierarchy: Squadron
- Air Force: Eighth Air Force
- Type Category: Bombardment
- Unit Hierarchy: Group
- Air Force: Eighth Air Force
- Type Category: Bombardment
People
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 93rd Bomb Group 328th Bomb Squadron 329th Bomb Squadron
- Role/Job: Pilot
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 93rd Bomb Group
- Service Numbers: 36755130
- Highest Rank: First Lieutenant
- Role/Job: Navigator
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 93rd Bomb Group
- Service Numbers: O-706727
- Highest Rank: First Lieutenant
- Role/Job: Bombardier
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 93rd Bomb Group 328th Bomb Squadron 329th Bomb Squadron
- Role/Job: Gunner
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 93rd Bomb Group 328th Bomb Squadron 329th Bomb Squadron
- Role/Job: Gunner
Locations
- Site type: Airfield
Revisions
Correction to the caption: The airman on the back row, far left is not Gilbert Freeman (navigator), it is Paul Freeman (bombardier).
Identified by Freeman's grandson, Daniel Freeman.
Corrected spelling of surname from 'Buffington' to 'Buffinton' following correspondence with Philip Buffinton's daughter, Nancy Buffinton-Kelm.
Change posted by Frank F. Clark of Grand Rapids, Michigan. i am Henry's eldest son. The last B-24 they flew had a baby pained on the side in honor of my birth while Henry was over there. Henry is now deceased. I have all his military records and his two awards.
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