UPL 56042

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S/Sgt. John Theile, Tail Gunner, 701st Bomb Sqn, 445th Bomb Group

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Units

A pathfinder B-24 Liberator (serial number 42-51681) of the 453rd Bomb Group flies in formation with a fellow Liberator of the 453rd and and a pathfinder Liberator of the 445th Bomb Group. Image via Alan Rowsell.
  • Unit Hierarchy: Group
  • Air Force: Eighth Air Force
  • Type Category: Bombardment

People

  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 445th Bomb Group 701st Bomb Squadron
  • Service Numbers: 16043816
  • Highest Rank: Staff Sergeant
  • Role/Job: Tail Gunner

Aircraft

A B-24 Liberator (MK-A) of the 701st Bomb Squadron, 445th Bomb Group. Handwritten caption on reverse: '445 BG, Roger.'
  • Aircraft Type: B-24 Liberator
  • Nicknames: Skyline Drive
  • Unit: 445th Bomb Group 701st Bomb Squadron

Locations

Signal Squares on the airfield at Tibenham, B-24 Liberators of the 398th Bomb Group are visible in the background. Handwritten caption on reverse: 'Tibenham Signal Squares.'
  • Site type: Airfield
  • Known as: Tivetshall

Revisions

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ContributorUALDC8
ChangesCreated entry with caption, unit associations, place associations and aircraft associations
Sources

Family Collection