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SGT George H. Vickers Aircraft Mechanic 466th BG - 784th BS While listed as an aircraft mechanic he is shown here in flight gear. It was not uncommon for ground crew to gain flying time, especially while testing newly repaired aircraft.

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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

George H Vickers

  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 466th Bomb Group 784th Bomb Squadron
  • Service Numbers: 15394463
  • Highest Rank: Technician Fourth Grade
  • Role/Job: Ground Crew Aircraft Mechanic

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

Revisions

Date:
Contributor466thHistorian
ChangesCreated entry with collection, caption, unit associations, person associations and place associations
Sources

466th BG Historian
Dustin Vickers (grand son)