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Crew #730 Adam Wunderlich Crew 466th BG - 787th BS B-24E-20-FO #42-7193 "Alma-Mi-Amor" - 212 Combat Crew Training Squadron (stateside) Standing Left to Right: Robert Borst (B), Adam Wunderlich (P), Russell Olson (CP), Milton Debkin (N) Kneeling LEft to Right: Harry R. Thomas (TTG), Charles E. Thompson (FE), Frank C. Church (R/O), Ralph W. Fleming (BTG), William Mallory (TG), William C. Myers (NG) Everyone on this crew except for Borst were KIA when their aircraft, B-24H-25-FO #42-95084 "Bird Dog" crashed shortly after takeoff on 13 July 1944. It was bad weather and the aircraft appears to be in a spin when it hit the ground 12 miles ESE or Rackheath. Borst was away at DR Navigation school.

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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?'

466th Bomb Group

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

People

Robert G Borst

  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 466th Bomb Group 787th Bomb Squadron
  • Service Numbers: O-716705
  • Highest Rank: Second Lieutenant
  • Role/Job: Bombardier

Frank C Church

  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 466th Bomb Group 787th Bomb Squadron
  • Service Numbers: 37503992
  • Highest Rank: Staff Sergeant (3rd Grade)
  • Role/Job: Radio Operator

Milton M Dobkin

  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 466th Bomb Group 787th Bomb Squadron
  • Service Numbers: O-716383
  • Highest Rank: Second Lieutenant
  • Role/Job: Navigator

Ralph W Fleming

  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 466th Bomb Group 787th Bomb Squadron
  • Service Numbers: 33633153
  • Highest Rank: Technician Fourth Grade
  • Role/Job: Ball Turret Gunner

William Mallory

  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 466th Bomb Group 787th Bomb Squadron
  • Service Numbers: 15078777
  • Highest Rank: Sergeant
  • Role/Job: Tail Gunner

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).

Attlebridge

  • Site type: Airfield
  • Known as: Attlebridge Arsenal, Station 120

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Contributor466thHistorian
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Sources

Attlebridge Arsenal - Brassfield & Wassom