Donald A Carlson
Military
Donald A. Carlson Crew
466th BG - 786th BS
Standing Left to Right: Albert H. Smith (BTG), Harry D. Boyd (R/O), Delanie L. Colvin (FE), Dale C. Casebier (NG), Earl W. McGaughy (TG), Joseph H. Seales (WG)
Kneeling Left to Right: Charles L. Ritchie (N), Charles S. Commings (CP), Anthony McInerney (B), Donald A. Carlson (P)
This crew arrived at Attlebridge too late to see combat. They did participate in the "trolley" missions as well as Operation Home Run where they flew B-24J-150-CO #44-40173 "Our Baby" home to the U.S. 466th Bomb Group collection
466th BG Historian
Object Number - UPL 17299 - Crew #698 Donald A. Carlson Crew 466th BG - 786th BS Standing Left to Right: Albert H. Smith (BTG), Harry D. Boyd (R/O), Delanie L. Colvin...
One of the last crews assigned to the 466th BG, the Carlson Crew arrived to Attlebridge too late to see combat. They did participate in the "trolley" missions and Operation Home Run.
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People
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 466th Bomb Group 786th Bomb Squadron
- Service Numbers: O-788055
- Highest Rank: Second Lieutenant
- Role/Job: Bombardier
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 466th Bomb Group 786th Bomb Squadron
- Service Numbers: O-2974934
- Highest Rank: Second Lieutenant
- Role/Job: Navigator
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 466th Bomb Group 786th Bomb Squadron
- Highest Rank: Technician Fourth Grade
- Role/Job: Ball Turret Gunner
Aircraft
Places
Events
| Event | Location | Date | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Other Operation Home Run |
Attlebridge, Norwich, Norfolk NR9, UK | 30 May 1945 | B-24J-150-CO #44-40173 "Our Baby" |
| Aurora, CO, USA |
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Sources
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 & Brassfield, p 343