UPL 6398

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Crew of unknown aircraft of the 466/786. This is an interesting photo. First these men didn't go into combat as a crew. Of the officers in the front row: 1LT Eugene Drebert was the navigator on Crew #566 - Bigby Parrott Crew 1LT (later MAJ) Ralph Bryant was the squadron operations officer of the 786th BS - He was KIA 29 April 1944 CPT (later LTCOL) Edward Anastasio was the 786th BS Commander 1LT (later Captain) Huggard was the 786th BS Squadron Bombardier Three of the enlisted men (Holly, Hodson and Hall) are all from the J.B. Warren Crew - Crew #601 The photo appears to have been taken stateside during training. Maybe this was going to be a crew and then Bryant and Anastasio were promoted. The out of place person is Drebert. He didn't appear to start flying missions with the 466th BG until 5 months after Bryant was KIA.

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Units

Three little girls hold up a balloon celebrating the 100th mission of the 466th Bomb Group in front of a B-24 Liberator (serial number 42-95592) nicknamed "Black Cat". Handwritten caption on reverse: 'On our 100 Mission party Day- 18 Aug 1944, Attlebridge, 466th- wouldn't it be something if we could identify these girls? How could I do it?'
  • Unit Hierarchy: Group
  • Air Force: Eighth Air Force
  • Type Category: Bombardment

People

  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 466th Bomb Group 786th Bomb Squadron
  • Service Numbers: O-399662
  • Highest Rank: Lieutenant Colonel
  • Role/Job: Squadron Commander - Pilot
  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 389th Bomb Group 466th Bomb Group 564th Bomb Squadron 786th Bomb Squadron
  • Service Numbers: O-437192
  • Highest Rank: Captain
  • Role/Job: Operations Officer / Pilot
  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 466th Bomb Group 784th Bomb Squadron 785th Bomb Squadron
  • Service Numbers: O-731281
  • Highest Rank: First Lieutenant
  • Role/Job: Navigator/Squadron Navigator
  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 466th Bomb Group 786th Bomb Squadron
  • Service Numbers: 35347683
  • Highest Rank: Staff Sergeant (3rd Grade)
  • Role/Job: Tail Gunner
  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 466th Bomb Group 786th Bomb Squadron
  • Highest Rank: Technical Sergeant (2nd Grade)
  • Role/Job: Flight Engineer

Locations

Aerial photograph of Attlebridge airfield, looking north, the fuel store and a T2 hangar are in the upper centre, 31 January 1946. Photograph taken by No. 90 Squadron, sortie number RAF/3G/TUD/UK/51. English Heritage (RAF Photography).
  • Site type: Airfield
  • Known as: Attlebridge Arsenal, Station 120

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466th BG HIstorian

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466th BG Historian

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466th BG Historian

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Aircrew photo I found in my grandfather's photos. My grandfather is SSgt Grimm, top row 2nd from left.