UPL 22848
IMAGERichard P Rice Crew (Training-September 22, 1944) Front L-R: 2LT Bob Hacker, 2LT Richard P. Rice, 2LT Bill Melaun Rear L-R: T/S Bob Dirchs-Waist Gunner, T/S Jack Chapman-Nose Gunner, T/S Dick Rinto-Tail Gunner, T/S Dwight Hoff-Flight Engineer/Top Turret, T/S Ray Roberts-Waist Gunner, T/S Ray Snook-Radio Operator. Despite previous remarks, this photo is not associated with "The Flying Jackass", which was flown by Rice crew on Wesel Supply MIssion 24Mar45 and ultimately destroyed by Lancaster which ran into it while parked at Manston due to hydraulic failure due to flak.
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People
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 491st Bomb Group 853rd Bomb Squadron
- Highest Rank: Second Lieutenant
- Role/Job: Pilot
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 491st Bomb Group 853rd Bomb Squadron
- Service Numbers: 35925348
- Role/Job: Tail Gunner
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 491st Bomb Group 853rd Bomb Squadron
- Service Numbers: 35772274
- Highest Rank: Corporal
- Role/Job: Waist Gunner
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 491st Bomb Group 853rd Bomb Squadron
- Service Numbers: 39335446
- Highest Rank: Technical Sergeant
- Role/Job: Radio Operator
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Corrected nae Dierks to Dirchs and associated person - https://digitalarchive.2ndair.org.uk/digitalarchive/ImageBrowser?tx=491…