UPL 33178

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Lieutenant Laverne M. Sedor and his crew at 493rd BG, Debach, England. Co-Pilot Laverne is back row, second from right

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Units

The insignia of the 493rd Bomb Group.

493rd Bomb Group

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

People

Laverne M Sedore

  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 493rd Bomb Group 861st Bomb Squadron
  • Service Numbers: O-775155
  • Highest Rank: Lieutenant
  • Role/Job: Co-Pilot

Aircraft

A B-17 Flying Fortress (serial number 43-38235) nicknamed "Skipper" of the 493rd Bomb Group in flight. Handwritten caption on reverse: 'R, 338235, 493 BG, Ed O Neill.'

43-38235

  • Aircraft Type: B-17 Flying Fortress
  • Nicknames: Skipper, Wild Hare II, Lucifer's Lounge, Taylor Made
  • Unit: 493rd Bomb Group 862nd Bomb Squadron

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Date:
ContributorDarren Jelley
ChangesChanges to aircraft associations
Sources

correct aircraft serial number to 43-38235

Date:
Contributorgeneral ira snapsorter
ChangesCreated entry with collection, caption, unit associations and person associations
Sources

"Iowans of the Mighty Eighth", Chapter 22 "Biographies", by Charles D Taylor.