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Crew #570 Joseph S. Almand Crew Left to Right: Peter A. Miller (GC), Joseph E. Roth (GC), L. Vandermast, John Doscocz (GCC), Eugene J. Marceau (kneeling), Emil Wenzel (R/O) James Foriet (CP), John D. Locke (TG), Elvin Ligon (466CO), Douglas Space (G), Jay Evans (466th Engineering Officer), Dwight Kinsey (FE), Carl E. Burget (785th BS Engineering Officer), Joseph S. Almand (P), Nathan B. Hall (N) The photo was taken on the occasion of B-24H-20-FO #42-94979 "Slick Chick" returned from her 100th consecutive mission without an abort due to mechanical failure. A feat for which her Ground Crew Chief, John Doscocz was awarded the Bronze Star. The date was 31 March 1945. Kneeling in front: Eugene J. Marceau (G)

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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

Joseph Sidney Almand

  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 466th Bomb Group 785th Bomb Squadron
  • Service Numbers: O-720421
  • Highest Rank: First Lieutenant
  • Role/Job: Pilot

Carl E Burget

  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 466th Bomb Group 785th Bomb Squadron
  • Service Numbers: O-577020
  • Highest Rank: Captain
  • Role/Job: Squadron Engineering Officer

John J Doskocz

  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 466th Bomb Group 785th Bomb Squadron
  • Service Numbers: 32805341
  • Highest Rank: Technician Third Grade
  • Role/Job: Ground Crew Chief

Jay C Evans

  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 466th Bomb Group Headquarters (466th Bomb Group)
  • Service Numbers: O-181236
  • Highest Rank: Major
  • Role/Job: Group Engineering Officer

James William Foreit

  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 466th Bomb Group 785th Bomb Squadron
  • Service Numbers: O-2009209
  • Highest Rank: Second Lieutenant
  • Role/Job: Co-Pilot

Aircraft

The nose art of a B-24 Liberator (serial number 42-94979) nicknamed "Slick Chick" of the 466th Bomb Group. Handwritten caption on reverse: '466 BG, Slick Chick, 42-94979 F 43, 128 Misns, Per Crew Chief John Doskocz, 785th A443F.'

42-94979

  • Aircraft Type: B-24 Liberator
  • Nicknames: Slick Chick
  • Unit: 466th Bomb Group 785th 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

Mission

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466th BG Historian

Date:
Contributor466thHistorian
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466th BG Archives

Date:
Contributor466thHistorian
ChangesCreated entry with collection, caption, unit associations, person associations, place associations and aircraft associations
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Attlebridge Arsenal - Brassfield & Wassom