UPL 51406

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Original Crew 11, 712th BS, 448th BG - Stateside Training 1943. Standing (L-R): S/Sgt. Raymond G. Giwojna - Tail Gunner; 2nd Lt. Paul R. Helander - Pilot; 2nd Lt. John J. Schneider - Co-Pilot; 2nd Lt. Alfred E. Cannon - Navigator; 2nd Lt. Henry M. Snyder – Bombardier; S/Sgt. Benjamin Z. Means - Waist Gunner, Second Armorer. Kneeling (L-R): S/Sgt. Norbert (Mike) Duginske - Waist Gunner, Second Engineer; S/Sgt. Bill J. McCullah - Ball Turret Gunner, First Armorer; T/Sgt. Oclotlan U. Richmond - Radio Operator; S/Sgt. Gerald E. Carroll - Top Turret Gunner, First Engineer.

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Units

The insignia of the 448th Bomb Group.
  • Unit Hierarchy: Group
  • Air Force: Eighth Air Force
  • Type Category: Bombardment

People

  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 2nd Bomb Division 20th Combat Bomb Wing 448th Bomb Group 712th Bomb Squadron
  • Service Numbers: O-809318
  • Highest Rank: First Lieutenant
  • Role/Job: Navigator
  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 2nd Bomb Division 20th Combat Bomb Wing 448th Bomb Group 712th Bomb Squadron
  • Service Numbers: 19055027
  • Highest Rank: Staff Sergeant
  • Role/Job: Top Turret Gunner
  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 2nd Bomb Division 20th Combat Bomb Wing 448th Bomb Group 712th Bomb Squadron
  • Service Numbers: 16008632
  • Highest Rank: Staff Sergeant
  • Role/Job: Waist Gunner, Second Engineer
  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 2nd Bomb Division 20th Combat Bomb Wing 448th Bomb Group 712th Bomb Squadron
  • Service Numbers: 16133962
  • Highest Rank: Staff Sergeant
  • Role/Job: Tail Gunner, Third Engineer
  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 2nd Bomb Division 20th Combat Bomb Wing 448th Bomb Group 712th Bomb Squadron
  • Service Numbers: O-804331
  • Highest Rank: First Lieutenant
  • Role/Job: Pilot

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