Conington village
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UPL 31804
Village sign in Conington, with B-17 Flying Fortress commemorating the service of the 457th BG(H) at nearby Glatton airfield, Station 130.
Rob Edwards collection
Original photos by Rob Edwards, taken in January 2018.
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Detailed History
Road signs and village sign pertaining to the service of the 457th Bombardment Group (Heavy) at nearby Glatton, Station 130
People
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 749th Bomb Squadron 457th Bomb Group 750th Bomb Squadron
- Service Numbers: 0-712905
- Highest Rank: First Lieutenant
- Role/Job: Lead Navigator
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 457th Bomb Group
- Highest Rank: Major
- Role/Job: Flight Officer as navigator on B-17. Retired as Major after serving as physician in USAF.