UPL 29986
IMAGEThis photograph appears to be of the artist who painted the nose art on the ships of the 323rd Bomb Group in his living quarters with a preliminary sketch, which he may have used in a transfer technique, in Earls Colne, Essex sometime prior to May 20, 1944. According to what Ernie Pyle, author of "Brave Men",reported in the chapter entitled "The Flying Wedge", the artist appears to be Lt. C. V. Cripe, a bombardier.
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Units
- Unit Hierarchy: Group
- Air Force: Eighth Air Force
- Type Category: Bombardment
- Unit Hierarchy: Squadron
- Air Force: Ninth Air Force
- Type Category: Bombardment
- Unit Hierarchy: Squadron
- Air Force: Ninth Air Force
- Type Category: Bombardment
- Unit Hierarchy: Squadron
- Air Force: Ninth Air Force
- Type Category: Bombardment
- Unit Hierarchy: Squadron
- Air Force: Ninth Air Force
- Type Category: Bombardment
People
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 323rd Bomb Group 456th Bomb Squadron
- Highest Rank: First Lieutenant
- Role/Job: Bombardier
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 323rd Bomb Group 456th Bomb Squadron
- Service Numbers: O-678576
- Highest Rank: Lieutenant
- Role/Job: Bombardier
Locations
- Site type: Airfield