UPL 13433

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John H. Allen Crew
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1LT John H. Allen of 445th BG - 702nd BS - some of his aircrew/squadron members. HARRY LUTHER HENRY, S/SGT , U.S.A.A.F. B-24 Asst. Engineer & Waist Gunner on #42-7554 , "Tail End Charlie" Survived his B-24 crash by bailing out. Captured by German/Nazi and became a POW. Spent time in both Stalag 17b & Dulag Luft Grosstychow Dulag 12. JOSEPH J. PAVELKO, S/SGT , U.S.A.A.F. Ball Turret Gunner B-24 #42-7554 "Tail End Charlie" Standing ~ Last man on right side. KIA = 22 DEC 1943 JOSEPH F. GILL JR., 2LT U.S.A.A.F. Navigator - B-24 #42-7554 "Tail End Charlie". Left to Right - standing, 4th man

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A pathfinder B-24 Liberator (serial number 42-51681) of the 453rd Bomb Group flies in formation with a fellow Liberator of the 453rd and and a pathfinder Liberator of the 445th Bomb Group. Image via Alan Rowsell.

445th Bomb Group

  • Unit Hierarchy: Group
  • Air Force: Eighth Air Force
  • Type Category: Bombardment

People

John Harold Allen

  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 2nd Combat Bomb Wing 445th Bomb Group 702nd Bomb Squadron
  • Service Numbers: O-465407
  • Highest Rank: First Lieutenant
  • Role/Job: Pilot

Anthony Louis Destro

  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 445th Bomb Group 702nd Bomb Squadron
  • Service Numbers: 14061673 / O-732613
  • Highest Rank: Second Lieutenant
  • Role/Job: Bombardier

John R Elder

  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 2nd Combat Bomb Wing 445th Bomb Group 702nd Bomb Squadron
  • Service Numbers: 38188018
  • Highest Rank: Technical Sergeant
  • Role/Job: Engineer / Top Turret Gunner

Samuel Massey Ellicott

  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 2nd Air Division 2nd Combat Bomb Wing 445th Bomb Group 702nd Bomb Squadron
  • Service Numbers: # O-797495
  • Highest Rank: First Lieutenant
  • Role/Job: Pilot

Joseph F Gill

  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 2nd Combat Bomb Wing 445th Bomb Group 702nd Bomb Squadron
  • Service Numbers: O-674179 / 129-07-0548
  • Highest Rank: Second Lieutenant
  • Role/Job: Navigator

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A. L. DESTRO II