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Crew #640 Robert C. Moore Crew 466th BG - 784th BS This crew's had originally been lead by Glen H. Alexander. Alexander was promoted to 786th BS Operations Officer and Robert C. Moore was assigned as Crew #460's pilot. Robert Moore had also been pilot of Crew #669. Standing Left to Right: Carpenter (?), Frederick H. Veach (CP), Burns M. Byram (PN), Porter Stratton (RN), Richard Chaney (N), Arthur M. Parks (R/O) Kneeling Left to Right: Robert C. Moore (P), Harry D. Tootell (FE), William J. Deal (TT), Harry E. Hubbard (784th BS Ordinance Officer), Lowell K. Halls (B)

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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

Burns M Byram

  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 466th Bomb Group 784th Bomb Squadron 786th Bomb Squadron
  • Service Numbers: O-772938
  • Highest Rank: First Lieutenant
  • Role/Job: Bombardier / Navigator

Carpenter

  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Civilian
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 466th Bomb Group

Richard Chaney

  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 466th Bomb Group 784th Bomb Squadron 786th Bomb Squadron
  • Service Numbers: O-722278
  • Highest Rank: First Lieutenant
  • Role/Job: Navigator

William J Deal

  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 466th Bomb Group 786th Bomb Squadron
  • Service Numbers: 13098968
  • Highest Rank: Staff Sergeant (3rd Grade)
  • Role/Job: Top Turret Gunner

Lowell K Halls

  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 466th Bomb Group 784th Bomb Squadron 786th Bomb Squadron
  • Highest Rank: First Lieutenant
  • Role/Job: Bombardier

Aircraft

44-49626

  • Aircraft Type: B-24 Liberator
  • Nicknames: White Elephant
  • Unit: 466th Bomb Group 784th Bomb Squadron

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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Contributor466thHistorian
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