UPL 33100
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L to R Standing: 2nd Lt James B Muise Navigator (PoW 5th Nov 1944) : 2nd Lt Donald J Fetters Co-Pilot (KIA 5th Nov 1944) Capt Earl H Johnson Pilot (KIA 5th Nov 1944) : 2nd Lt John D McCombs Bombardier (KIA 5th Nov 1944) S/Sgt Edward L Chernikh Engineer Kneeling: Sgt John E Pitcher Nose Gunner (PoW 5th Nov 1944) : S/Sgt Frank J Zito Radio Operator (PoW 5th Nov 1944) Sgt James P Locke Tail Gunner (transferred to 15th Air Force after tenth mission) : Sgt Dick W Skinner Waist Gunner (PoW 5th Nov 1944) : Sgt Alfred L Atkins Armorer Ball Gunner (PoW 5th Nov 1944) Crew 36 in the 861st Bomb Squadron at McCook AAB April 1944
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Units
- Unit Hierarchy: Group
- Air Force: Eighth Air Force
- Type Category: Bombardment
- Unit Hierarchy: Squadron
- Air Force: Eighth Air Force
- Type Category: Bombardment
People
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 493rd Bomb Group 861st Bomb Squadron
- Service Numbers: 32826432
- Highest Rank: Staff Sergeant
- Role/Job: Ball Turret Gunner
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 493rd Bomb Group 861st Bomb Squadron
- Service Numbers: 39122898
- Highest Rank: Technical Sergeant
- Role/Job: Flight Engineer; Top Turret Gunner
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 493rd Bomb Group 861st Bomb Squadron
- Service Numbers: O-702202
- Highest Rank: Lieutenant
- Role/Job: Co-Pilot
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 493rd Bomb Group 861st Bomb Squadron
- Highest Rank: Captain
- Role/Job: Pilot
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 493rd Bomb Group 861st Bomb Squadron
- Service Numbers: 31028784
- Highest Rank: Staff Sergeant
- Role/Job: Tail Gunner
Locations
- Site type: Airfield
Revisions
493rd BG Archives
Jeff Coleman/Darren Jelley