UPL 70223

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'Lassie Come Home'
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B-24 44-40283 'Lassie Come Home'. Rear L-R: John Tracy (P), Edgar Huff (CP), Ben Costello (N), James Busby (B). Front L-R: William Case (NG), Arthur Cramlett (TG), Truman Hagen (WG), Melvin Keim (WG), James Loyd (E). (Not Shown: Arthur Albert (RO)

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'Lassie Come Home'

Arthur A Albert

  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 458th Bomb Group
  • Highest Rank: Technical Sergeant
  • Role/Job: Radio Operator / Gunner
'Lassie Come Home'

Albert A Arthur

  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 458th Bomb Group
  • Role/Job: Technical Sergeant
'Lassie Come Home'

James N Busby

  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 458th Bomb Group 753rd Bomb Squadron
  • Highest Rank: First Lieutenant
  • Role/Job: Bombardier
'Lassie Come Home'

William L Case

  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 458th Bomb Group 753rd Bomb Squadron
  • Highest Rank: Staff Sergeant
  • Role/Job: Gunner
'Lassie Come Home'

Benny L Costello

  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 458th Bomb Group 753rd Bomb Squadron
  • Highest Rank: First Lieutenant
  • Role/Job: Navigator

Aircraft

The nose art of a B-24 Liberator (serial number 44-40283) nicknamed "Lassie Come Home" of the 458th Bomb Group. Handwritten caption on reverse: '44-40283- Lassie Come Home- Tracy Pilot.'

44-40283

  • Aircraft Type: B-24 Liberator
  • Nicknames: Lassie Come Home
  • Unit: 458th Bomb Group 753rd Bomb Squadron

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