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Crew #685 Edward K. Blake Crew 466th BG - 786th BS Top Row Left to Right: Edward K. Blake (P), Richard C. Anisfield (CP) Middle Row Left to Right: Oliver A. Hill (NG), I. Simonetti (FE), Carl Rosch (WG), Frank J. Janovsky (N) Bottom Row Left to Right: M. Taylor (TG), Frank P. Mandera (BTG), Edward Dunitz (R/O) This crew began their tour on 22 February 1945 and completed 20 combat missions before hostilities ended.

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Units

Three little girls hold up a balloon celebrating the 100th mission of the 466th Bomb Group in front of a B-24 Liberator (serial number 42-95592) nicknamed "Black Cat". Handwritten caption on reverse: 'On our 100 Mission party Day- 18 Aug 1944, Attlebridge, 466th- wouldn't it be something if we could identify these girls? How could I do it?'

466th Bomb Group

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

People

Richard C Anisfield

  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 466th Bomb Group 786th Bomb Squadron
  • Service Numbers: O-834344
  • Highest Rank: Second Lieutenant
  • Role/Job: Co-Pilot

Edward Keith Blake

  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 466th Bomb Group 786th Bomb Squadron
  • Service Numbers: O-1637028
  • Highest Rank: First Lieutenant
  • Role/Job: Pilot

Edward Dunitz

  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 466th Bomb Group 785th Bomb Squadron
  • Highest Rank: Technical Sergeant (2nd Grade)
  • Role/Job: Radio Operator

Oliver A Hill

  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 466th Bomb Group 786th Bomb Squadron
  • Highest Rank: Staff Sergeant (3rd Grade)
  • Role/Job: Nose Gunner

Frank J Janovsky

  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 466th Bomb Group 786th Bomb Squadron
  • Service Numbers: T-137431
  • Highest Rank: Flight Officer
  • Role/Job: Navigator

Locations

Aerial photograph of Attlebridge airfield, looking north, the fuel store and a T2 hangar are in the upper centre, 31 January 1946. Photograph taken by No. 90 Squadron, sortie number RAF/3G/TUD/UK/51. English Heritage (RAF Photography).

Attlebridge

  • Site type: Airfield
  • Known as: Attlebridge Arsenal, Station 120

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Sources

466th BG Archives