UPL 26254

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Possible crew photo of 42-97465. This photo is from a screen shot of Frank Croft's obituary video (at 10:28 into the video), which can be seen here: http://beckettglaves.beckettglaves.com/tribute/details/2583/Frank_Croft/obituary.html#tribute-start The front row appears to be (from left to right): Kneeland Parshley, Leland Mills, Lionel Havals, David Gerver and Frank Croft. The back row is less clear. J.B. Latham can be seen second from the left. Marlin Greenawalt might be the individual standing at right. It is not clear if the other two officers are Frank Jackson or Robert Walker. Also missing from the photo is Bruce Kustaborder. The plane had a 10-person crew but only nine are in the photo.

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Units

Unofficial emblem of the 457th Bomb Group.
  • Unit Hierarchy: Group
  • Air Force: Eighth Air Force
  • Type Category: Bombardment

People

  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 457th Bomb Group 751st Bomb Squadron
  • Service Numbers: 12209008
  • Highest Rank: Sergeant
  • Role/Job: Ball Turret Gunner
  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 457th Bomb Group 751st Bomb Squadron
  • Service Numbers: 32696077
  • Highest Rank: Staff Sergeant
  • Role/Job: Radio Operator
  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 457th Bomb Group 751st Bomb Squadron
  • Service Numbers: O-688346
  • Highest Rank: Second Lieutenant
  • Role/Job: Bombardier
  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 457th Bomb Group 751st Bomb Squadron
  • Service Numbers: 37240790
  • Highest Rank: Staff Sergeant
  • Role/Job: Top Turret Gunner
  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 457th Bomb Group 751st Bomb Squadron
  • Service Numbers: O-738418
  • Highest Rank: First Lieutenant
  • Role/Job: Co-Pilot

Aircraft

  • Aircraft Type: B-17 Flying Fortress
  • Nicknames: The Scarlet Harlot
  • Unit: 457th Bomb Group 751st Bomb Squadron

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Sources

This photo is from a screen shot of Frank Croft's obituary video (at 10:28 into the video), which can be seen here: http://beckettglaves.beckettglaves.com/tribute/details/2583/Frank_Croft…