UPL 33134

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Karl Eisele, Jr. on the left is the groom in his wedding in Boise, Idaho in 1944. His best man is his Pilot in their B-24, (and best pal) Leo Baumann.

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Units

The insignia of the 93rd Bomb Group.

93rd Bomb Group

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

People

Leo Frederick Baumann

  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 93rd Bomb Group 409th Bomb Squadron
  • Service Numbers: 16104050 / O-824076
  • Highest Rank: First Lieutenant
  • Role/Job: Pilot

Karl Anthony Eisele

  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 93rd Bomb Group 329th Bomb Squadron 409th Bomb Squadron
  • Service Numbers: O-718089
  • Highest Rank: Second Lieutenant
  • Role/Job: Bombardier / Pathfinder Navigator

Aircraft

A B-24J Liberator (RE-V, serial number 42-51523) of the 329th Bomb Squadron, 93rd Bomb Group in flight. Handwritten message on reverse: ‘Stockholm, 11/11/69 – “Dear Roger, It was quite a time since I last heard from you, but perhaps you are busy with other things. I got a letter today from 487B.G. and they told me that B-24J ser.no. 42-100306 was not 487B.G. You told me so in your letter 16/12 1968. I have found out through photos that the plane belonged to 446B.G. Am I wrong? The photo on this card

42-51523

  • Aircraft Type: B-24 Liberator
  • Nicknames: Full House
  • Unit: 93rd Bomb Group 329th Bomb Squadron

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ContributorGratefulSonOfFlierEisele
ChangesCreated entry with collection, caption, unit associations, person associations, place associations and aircraft associations
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As per son Ted Eisele