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Anthony P. Turco having won his Technical Sergeant stripes, May 1945 - England. The man pointing to his stripes is Sgt Philip E. Trimmer, Jr and at far right is S/Sgt Rheudolph W. Cain. (Photo courtesy of the Turco family)

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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

Rheudolph W Cain

  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 491st Bomb Group 854th Bomb Squadron
  • Service Numbers: 35847379
  • Highest Rank: Staff Sergeant
  • Role/Job: Gunner

Phil Errington Trimmer

  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 491st Bomb Group 852nd Bomb Squadron
  • Service Numbers: 13180874
  • Highest Rank: Sergeant (RAF)
  • Role/Job: Gunner

Anthony P Turco

  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 491st Bomb Group 852nd Bomb Squadron
  • Service Numbers: 33801048
  • Highest Rank: Technical Sergeant
  • Role/Job: Radio Operator

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