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1Lt. William L. Reese (1920-1944), navigator and bombardier on B-24J Liberator. Shot down and killed flying as bombardier on "Idiot's Delight," Serial #42-51530, 853 Bomb Sq., 491st Bomb Group, 8th Air Force. Picture from www.findagrave.com.

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Units

A Pathfinder B-24 Liberator (V2-P+, serial number 42-51691) of the 491st Bomb Group. Handwritten caption on reverse: '491 BG supplying troops at Arnhem, Sept 1944.'

491st Bomb Group

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

People

William L Reese

  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 491st Bomb Group 853rd Bomb Squadron
  • Service Numbers: O-703016
  • Highest Rank: First Lieutenant
  • Role/Job: Bombardier / Nose Gunner

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