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The insignia of the 855th Bomb Squadron, 491st Bomb Group.
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The insignia of the 855th Bomb Squadron, 491st Bomb Group.

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A Pathfinder B-24 Liberator (V2-P+, serial number 42-51691) of the 491st Bomb Group. Handwritten caption on reverse: '491 BG supplying troops at Arnhem, Sept 1944.'

491st Bomb Group

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

People

John M Newton

  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 491st Bomb Group 855th Bomb Squadron
  • Service Numbers: O-831252
  • Highest Rank: Second Lieutenant
  • Role/Job: Co-Pilot

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IWM, Roger Freeman Collection