UPL 6923
IMAGECrew #574 Robert Yelton Crew 466th BG - 785th BS This crew flew with five different pilots as commander. The original pilot was relieved and reassigned to ground duty after the first mission. The rest of the crew completed its combat tour with Robert Yelton (6 missions), BJ Smolka (20 missions), Clyde Shrum (4 missions) and Thomas McKiernan all flying with them as pilot. Standing Left to Right: Davies, Forrest Crute (FE), Laurie Van Winkle (TTG), Stewart G. Fielden (TG), Robert Moushon (R/O), Bill Beckett (WG) Kneeling Left to Right: Robert Yelton (P), James Lorenz (CP), Fred M. Coon (N), Carl Crawford (NG) B-24H-1-FO #42-7682 "Connie" Code: 2U-L
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- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 466th Bomb Group 785th Bomb Squadron
- Service Numbers: O-771461
- Highest Rank: Captain
- Role/Job: Pilot
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 785th Bomb Squadron
- Highest Rank: Technical Sergeant (2nd Grade)
- Role/Job: Radio Operator
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 466th Bomb Group
- Highest Rank: Staff Sergeant (3rd Grade)
- Role/Job: Top Turret Gunner, Waist Gunner
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 466th Bomb Group 785th Bomb Squadron
- Highest Rank: First Lieutenant
- Role/Job: Pilot