UPL 31986

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Lancaster Crew: 490th BG, Eye, England: Flew two combat missions, 18 Apr 1945 Pilsen, Czechoslovakia, 20 Apr 1945 Nauen, Germany. Back Row Left to Right: Jack R. Holt, Waist Gunner, Garland D. Polk, Ball Turret Gunner, Peter M. Vannucci, Radio Operator, George D. Simmons, Top Turret Gunner, John W. Hunt, Waist Gunner, Jack S. Green, Tail Gunner. Front Row Left to Right: Richard P. Swifka, Navigator, Otis G. Lancaster, Pilot, William T. Ponder, Co-Pilot.

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Units

The insignia of the 490th Bomb Group.
  • Unit Hierarchy: Group
  • Air Force: Eighth Air Force
  • Type Category: Bombardment

People

  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 490th Bomb Group 848th Bomb Squadron
  • Service Numbers: 0830871
  • Highest Rank: Second Lieutenant
  • Role/Job: Pilot

Aircraft

The nose art of a B-17 Flying Fortress (serial number 43-37907) nicknamed "Carolina Moon" of the 490th Bomb Group. Image by Captain Arnold Delmonico, photographic officer 490th Bomb Group. Written on slide casing: 'Carolina Moon 78 ops.'
  • Aircraft Type: B-17 Flying Fortress
  • Nicknames: Carolina Moon
  • Unit: 490th Bomb Group 851st Bomb Squadron

Locations

Eye, home of the 490th Bomb Group, photographed from the air. Image via Mark Brown, AFA. Written on slide casing: 'Eye from air.'
  • Site type: Airfield
  • Known as: Brome

Mission

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corrected typo

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personal photographs