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Crew #691 & #498 James B. Hinrichs Crew 466th BG - 786th and 784th Bomb Squadrons Standing Left to Right: Americo M. Marziale (G), 4th from left. the rest of the men in this row are unidentified. Kneeling Left to Right: Thomas J. Balbo (N), Robert L. Mihalik (CP), James B. Hinrichs (P) This crew flew 11 combat missions, the last as a lead crew, before hostilities ended. Crew Roster: James B. Hinrichs - Pilot Robert L. Mihalik - Co-Pilot Thomas J. Balbo - Navigator Eugene C. Robillard - R/O Harold L. Miller - Flight Engineer Jack E. Burroughs - Gunner Roy R. Compton - Gunner Americo M. Marziale - Gunner Edward F. Mihalik - Gunner

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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

Thomas J Balbo

  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 466th Bomb Group 784th Bomb Squadron 786th Bomb Squadron
  • Service Numbers: T-134530
  • Highest Rank: Flying Officer
  • Role/Job: Navigator

Jack E Burroughs

  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 466th Bomb Group 784th Bomb Squadron 786th Bomb Squadron
  • Service Numbers: 15122186
  • Highest Rank: Technician Fourth Grade
  • Role/Job: Gunner

Roy R Compton

  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 466th Bomb Group 784th Bomb Squadron 786th Bomb Squadron
  • Highest Rank: Technician Fourth Grade
  • Role/Job: Gunner

James B Hinrichs

  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 466th Bomb Group 784th Bomb Squadron 786th Bomb Squadron
  • Service Numbers: O-686317
  • Highest Rank: First Lieutenant
  • Role/Job: Pilot

Americo M Marziale

  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 466th Bomb Group 784th Bomb Squadron 786th Bomb Squadron
  • Service Numbers: 32545825
  • Highest Rank: Technician Fourth Grade
  • Role/Job: Gunner

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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466th BG Historian

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466th BG Archives
Attlebridge Arsenal - Brassfield & Wassom