Donald J Hudson

Military
media-53476.jpeg UPL 53476 Lt. Don Hudson

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Object Number - UPL 53476 - Lt. Don Hudson

Hudson was an amateur filmmaker who's father worked for Kodak Rochester and was able to provide him with colour film during his service. From October 1943 to October 1944, while serving as a co-pilot with the 391st Bomb Group, Hudson documented the people he encountered and places he visited while in the UK.

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Units served with

An airman of the 391st Bomb Group wearing a service dress jacket and kilt. Written on slide casing: '391 BG.'
  • Unit Hierarchy: Group
  • Air Force: Ninth Air Force
  • Type Category: Bombardment

People

  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 391st Bomb Group 575th Bomb Squadron
  • Service Numbers: 17160225
  • Highest Rank: Staff Sergeant
  • Role/Job: Flight Engineer
  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 391st Bomb Group 575th Bomb Squadron
  • Service Numbers: O692537
  • Highest Rank: Second Lieutenant
  • Role/Job: Co-pilot
  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 391st Bomb Group 575th Bomb Squadron
  • Highest Rank: Second Lieutenant
  • Role/Job: Co-pilot / Pilot
  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 391st Bomb Group 575th Bomb Squadron
  • Service Numbers: O733165
  • Highest Rank: Second Lieutenant
  • Role/Job: Bombardier / Navigator
  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 391st Bomb Group 575th Bomb Squadron
  • Service Numbers: 35596133
  • Highest Rank: Technical Sergeant
  • Role/Job: Radio Operator / Gunner

Aircraft

Two airmen of the 391st Bomb Group with the nose art of a B-26 Marauder (serial number 42-95932) nicknamed "Fifinella". Written on slide casing: '391 BG, Fifinella.'
  • Aircraft Type: B-26 Marauder
  • Nicknames: Fifinella, Fifinella Dog
  • Unit: 391st Bomb Group 575th Bomb Squadron

Places

Aerial photograph of Matching airfield looking south, the technical site is on the left, 19 July 1948. Photograph taken by No. 58 Squadron, sortie number RAF/58/62.English Heritage (RAF Photography).
  • Site type: Airfield
  • Known as: Matching Green

Events

Event Location Date Description

Based

Matching

Revisions

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ContributorEmily
Changes
Sources

IWM Collection MGH 2391

391st Bomb Group

Donald J Hudson: Gallery (2 items)