UPL 24980

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Ground crew personnel for 731st squadron. The aircraft, Grade 'A' was not suitable for combat, but was used for 'milk runs' (buying whisky) Note the milk cans, rather than bombs, to tally missions. Fourth man from the left in the front row is George H. Keating. Man in the back row on the far right is Donald Eastwood

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Units

The insignia of the 452nd Bomb Group.
  • Unit Hierarchy: Group
  • Air Force: Eighth Air Force
  • Type Category: Bombardment

People

  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 452nd Bomb Group 731st Bomb Squadron
  • Service Numbers: 37261027
  • Highest Rank: Technician Fourth Grade
  • Role/Job: airplane mechanic
  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 452nd Bomb Group 731st Bomb Squadron
  • Service Numbers: 19004684
  • Highest Rank: Technical Sergeant
  • Role/Job: Crew Chief; Airplane Maintenance Technician; Instructor, Airplane Maintenance

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this photo is from George H Keating's private collection