Richard C Anisfield

Military
media-16171.jpeg UPL 16171 Crew #685
Edward K. Blake Crew
466th BG - 786th BS

Top Row Left to Right: Edward K. Blake (P), Richard C. Anisfield (CP)

Middle Row Left to Right: Oliver A. Hill (NG), I. Simonetti (FE), Carl Rosch (WG), Frank J. Janovsky (N)

Bottom Row Left to Right: M. Taylor (TG), Frank P. Mandera (BTG), Edward Dunitz (R/O)

This crew began their tour on 22 February 1945 and completed 20 combat missions before hostilities ended. 466th Bomb Group collection

466th BG Archives

Object Number - UPL 16171 - Crew #685 Edward K. Blake Crew 466th BG - 786th BS Top Row Left to Right: Edward K. Blake (P), Richard C. Anisfield (CP) Middle Row Left to...

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Units served with

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-1637028
  • Highest Rank: First Lieutenant
  • Role/Job: Pilot

Aircraft

  • Aircraft Type: B-24 Liberator
  • Nicknames: What's Cookin Doc
  • Unit: 466th Bomb Group 786th Bomb Squadron

Places

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

Events

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Died

Saddle River, NJ, USA 8 October 2011 ANISFIELD--Richard C., age 89, died peacefully on October 8, 2011. His last months were characterized by the dignity and graciousness for which he has always been known. Son of Samuel and Lillian Anisfield, Richard was born in Paterson, NJ. He lived in Upper Montclair for 33 years before moving to Saddle River 27 years ago. A veteran of the United States Air Force, Richard served as a pilot with the 466th Bomb Group in World War II. From 1956 until 2005, he owned Kurt Versen Company, a lighting fixture manufacturer in Westwood, NJ, and held several patents for light fixture design. He retired in 2008. Richard took great pleasure in outdoor activities--particularly golf, skiing, and landscaping. He had a wonderful sense of humor which he shared with family and friends, while his generosity of spirit was demonstrated in various philanthropic endeavors. Richard is survived by his beloved wife Millicent to whom he was married for 63 wonderful years; two loving daughters: Susan Vallario and husband Nick of Upper Saddle River, and Nancy Anisfield and husband Terry Wilson of Hinesburg, Vermont; his devoted sister Rita Kirschner; and a number of nieces and nephews and their children. Cremation was private. A memorial service and reception will take place at Ramapo College, Mahwah, NJ, at a later date. Arrangements by the Vander Plaat Funeral Home of Wyckoff, NJ (vpfh.com). Memorial donations may be made to the Ramapo College Foundation (for the Anisfield School of Business), 505 Ramapo Valley Road, Mahwah, NJ 07430-168007430-1680; or to the Valley Hospital Foundation, 223 N. Van Dien Ave, Ridgewood, NJ 07450. - See more at: http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/nytimes/obituary.aspx?pid=154108281#sthash.wnU6pHIz.dpuf
Paterson, NJ, USA 416 E. 33rd Street

Born

Paterson, NJ, USA

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Drawn from the records of the National Museum of the Mighty Eighth Air Force, Savannah, Georgia / Unit roster in the book 'Attlebridge Arsenal' by Wassom & Brassford, page 343

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