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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.](https://assets.americanairmuseum.com/s3fs-public/styles/max_650x650/public/freeman/media-395486.jpg?itok=ZC1-AdKC)
- Unit Hierarchy: Group
- Air Force: Eighth Air Force
- Type Category: Bombardment
![The insignia of the 701st Bomb Squadron, 445th Bomb Group.](https://assets.americanairmuseum.com/s3fs-public/styles/max_650x650/public/freeman/media-395111.jpg?itok=0Sj4A8f-)
- Unit Hierarchy: Squadron
- Air Force: Eighth Air Force
- Type Category: Bombardment
People
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- 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.'](https://assets.americanairmuseum.com/s3fs-public/styles/max_650x650/public/freeman/media-414287.jpg?itok=bwUdKcnM)
- 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.'](https://assets.americanairmuseum.com/s3fs-public/styles/max_650x650/public/freeman/media-380547.jpg?itok=T_yZhD82)
- Site type: Airfield
- Known as: Tivetshall