UPL 36764

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Second Lieutenant William H. Craighead, Bombardier, 42nd Bomb Group.

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Units

The insignia of the 452nd Bomb Group.

452nd Bomb Group

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

People

William H Craighead

  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 452nd Bomb Group 728th Bomb Squadron
  • Service Numbers: O-682008
  • Highest Rank: Second Lieutenant
  • Role/Job: Bombardier

Aircraft

A B-17 Flying Fortress (serial number 42-31330) of the 452nd Bomb Group releases its bombs over an airdrome in Bordeaux. Printed caption on reverese: '61732 AC- BOMBS AWAY!!!! A Beoing B-17 "Flying Fortress" of the 452nd Bomb Group releases its bombs on the Nazi airdrome, Bordeaux, France, as the air offensive against the enemy reaches an all time high. 27 March 1944. US Air Force Photo.'

42-39936

  • Aircraft Type: B-17 Flying Fortress
  • Nicknames: Bar Fly
  • Unit: 452nd Bomb Group 728th Bomb Squadron

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452nd Bomb Group Assoc.