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The Chandler Crew in 1945. Front row from left to right. Costas A. Ivos (Radio), Allan B. Swem (WG), Robert M. Stephens (TT), Robert C. Reinartson (BT), Rouse (?). Back row from left to right: Henry D. Chandler (Pilot), Velmer M. Diefe (Co-Pilot), David Skalka (Nav), Sidney A. Murachvier (Bomb). Crew stand in front of the AF-Ser. 42-97836, "Bugs Bunny Jr." which also was shot down by Flak on March 15th 1945 with the Putnam-crew.

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Units

The insignia of the 447th Bomb Group.

447th Bomb Group

  • Unit Hierarchy: Group
  • Air Force: Eighth Air Force
  • Type Category: Bombardment

People

Henry D Chandler

  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 447th Bomb Group 711th Bomb Squadron
  • Service Numbers: O-825568
  • Highest Rank: Lieutenant
  • Role/Job: Pilot

Velmer M Diefe

  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 447th Bomb Group 711th Bomb Squadron
  • Service Numbers: O-205867
  • Highest Rank: Second Lieutenant
  • Role/Job: Co-Pilot

Costas A Ivos

  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 447th Bomb Group 711th Bomb Squadron
  • Service Numbers: 31388961
  • Highest Rank: Sergeant
  • Role/Job: Radio Operator

Sidney A Murachver

  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 447th Bomb Group 711th Bomb Squadron
  • Service Numbers: O-780410
  • Highest Rank: Second Lieutenant
  • Role/Job: Bombardier

Robert C Reinartson

  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 447th Bomb Group 711th Bomb Squadron
  • Service Numbers: 37658625
  • Highest Rank: Sergeant
  • Role/Job: Ball Turret Gunner

Aircraft

42-97836

  • Aircraft Type: B-17 Flying Fortress
  • Nicknames: Bugs Bunny Jr
  • Unit: 447th Bomb Group 709th Bomb Squadron

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