UPL 31986
IMAGELancaster 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
- 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
- Aircraft Type: B-17 Flying Fortress
- Nicknames: Carolina Moon
- Unit: 490th Bomb Group 851st Bomb Squadron
Locations
- Site type: Airfield
- Known as: Brome
Mission
- Date: 20 April 1945
- Date: 18 April 1945