UPL 29843

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Rear-Lf to Rt- Jones, Strawn, Casey, Shea and front L-R- Schreiner, Nunenkamp, Weaver, Orr and Large. Reed is NOT in this pic and the Navigator is Casey

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Units

The insignia of the 493rd Bomb Group.

493rd Bomb Group

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

People

Richard W Jones

  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 493rd Bomb Group 863rd Bomb Squadron
  • Service Numbers: O-721007
  • Highest Rank: Lieutenant
  • Role/Job: Pilot

James E Large

  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 493rd Bomb Group 863rd Bomb Squadron
  • Service Numbers: 37460936
  • Highest Rank: Technical Sergeant
  • Role/Job: Flight Engineer; Top Turret Gunner

Merle B Nunenkamp

  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 493rd Bomb Group 863rd Bomb Squadron
  • Service Numbers: 17146437
  • Highest Rank: Staff Sergeant
  • Role/Job: Ball Turret Gunner

Richard G Orr

  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 493rd Bomb Group 863rd Bomb Squadron
  • Service Numbers: 35140393
  • Highest Rank: Technical Sergeant
  • Role/Job: Radio Operator

John C Reed

  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 493rd Bomb Group 863rd Bomb Squadron
  • Service Numbers: O-2069119
  • Highest Rank: Lieutenant
  • Role/Job: Navigator

Aircraft

44-6808

  • Aircraft Type: B-17 Flying Fortress
  • Nicknames: Kraut Stomper

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R jones is in possession of original pics with ID on rear

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Per pic in possession of son of R Jones

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Per pic in possession of son of R Jones

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Jeff Coleman

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Picture in possession of son of Richard Jones

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personal records and files