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Crew #648 Robert C. Greenwood / Verdun Munroe Cre 466th BG - 786th BS Standing Left to Right: Robert C. Greenwood (P), Harry E. Haseman (CP), Terrence H. Crowley (N), Charles D. Welde (B) Kneeling Left to Right: Frank Kayden (FE), James A. Ehredt (BTG), S.A. Rieter (R/O), William J. Weisner (LWG), Gerald D. Boles (TG), Dale R. Estle (RWG) Greenwood was transferred to crew #739 to replace their pilot (Robert W. Harrington) who had been shot down flying with a makeshift crew. Verdun Munroe took over and was flying when Crew #648 was shot down on 15 August 1944. Haseman, Crowley, Welde, Kayden, Estle and Boles were all KIA.

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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

Gerald D Boles

  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 466th Bomb Group 786th Bomb Squadron
  • Service Numbers: 39275720
  • Highest Rank: Technician Third Grade
  • Role/Job: Tail Gunner

Terence H Crowley

  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 466th Bomb Group 786th Bomb Squadron
  • Service Numbers: O-716271
  • Highest Rank: Second Lieutenant
  • Role/Job: Navigator

James A Ehredt

  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 466th Bomb Group 786th Bomb Squadron
  • Service Numbers: 33568833
  • Highest Rank: Technician Third Grade
  • Role/Job: Ball Turret Gunner

Dale R Estle

  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 466th Bomb Group 786th Bomb Squadron
  • Service Numbers: 37652527
  • Highest Rank: Staff Sergeant
  • Role/Job: waist gunner

Robert C Greenwood

  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 466th Bomb Group 786th Bomb Squadron 787th Bomb Squadron
  • Highest Rank: First Lieutenant
  • Role/Job: Pilot

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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Sources

Attlebridge Arsenal - Brassfield & Wassom