UPL 18957
IMAGECrew #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
- Unit Hierarchy: Group
- Air Force: Eighth Air Force
- Type Category: Bombardment
- Unit Hierarchy: Squadron
- Air Force: Eighth Air Force
- Type Category: Bombardment
People
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 466th Bomb Group 785th Bomb Squadron
- Service Numbers: O-720421
- Highest Rank: First Lieutenant
- Role/Job: Pilot
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- Aircraft Type: B-24 Liberator
- Nicknames: Slick Chick
- Unit: 466th Bomb Group 785th Bomb Squadron
Locations
- Site type: Airfield
- Known as: Attlebridge Arsenal, Station 120
Mission
- Date: 31 March 1945