UPL 27851

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Crew of the 550th Bomb Squadron of the 385th Bomb Group, probably in the USA before deploying to the ETO. Annotated by Fred N Kemp with the crew names: (Nan B) Standing left to right: Thomas M Crean Jr. ('Creen'), Edward F. Lyman, Norman E Lubinsky, 'Walaninsky', 'Musso' and 'Chucks'. Kneeling left to right: 'Bullock' (co-pilot), Fred Kemp (bombardier), Ted Jennings (pilot) and Blair F. Stragand (navigator).

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Units

The insignia of the 385th Bomb Group.
  • Unit Hierarchy: Group
  • Air Force: Eighth Air Force
  • Type Category: Bombardment

People

  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 385th Bomb Group 550th Bomb Squadron
  • Highest Rank: Technical Sergeant
  • Role/Job: Radio Operator
  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: British
  • Unit: 385th Bomb Group 550th Bomb Squadron
  • Service Numbers: O-795753
  • Highest Rank: First Lieutenant
  • Role/Job: Pilot
  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 385th Bomb Group 550th Bomb Squadron
  • Service Numbers: O-729817
  • Highest Rank: Second Lieutenant
  • Role/Job: Bombardier
  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 385th Bomb Group 550th Bomb Squadron
  • Highest Rank: Staff Sergeant
  • Role/Job: Ball Turret Gunner
  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 385th Bomb Group 550th Bomb Squadron
  • Service Numbers: 12124393
  • Highest Rank: Staff Sergeant
  • Role/Job: Waist Gunner

Aircraft

  • Aircraft Type: B-17 Flying Fortress
  • Nicknames: Nan B
  • Unit: 385th Bomb Group 550th Bomb Squadron

Revisions

Date:
ContributorLucy May
ChangesChanges to caption and person associations
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Date:
Contributorwilliam henry
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correct spelling of Thomas M Crean Jr.

Date:
Contributorwilliam henry
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Standard

Date:
ContributorLucy May
ChangesCreated entry with caption, unit associations, person associations and aircraft associations
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Shared with the American Air Museum by Frederick N Kemp's nephew, John R Kemp.