UPL 15920
IMAGECrew #668 Robert W. Svobodny Crew/A.J. Dyson Crew 466th BG - 786th BS Standing Left to Right: William J. Hunter (TG), H.A. Ruth (NG), Robert K. Bieber (BTG), A.H. Wells (WG), F.M. Sullivan (R/O), J.M. Nesias (FE) Kneeling Left to Right: Daniel L. McDermott (B), Robert W. Svobodny (P), John D. Howard (N), Arthur J. Dyson (CP/P) The original pilot for this crew, William M. Bowen was KIA on 16 September 1944 while on a practice mission. The crew had yet to begin their combat tour. Svobodny was assigned to take over the crew. He lead them on their first 24 combat missions. When he tour was up, Dyson took over and lead the crew for the final 11 combat missions.
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Units
- Unit Hierarchy: Group
- Air Force: Eighth Air Force
- Type Category: Bombardment
- Unit Hierarchy: Squadron
- Air Force: Eighth Air Force
- Type Category: Bombardment
People
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 466th Bomb Group 786th Bomb Squadron
- Service Numbers: 33834915
- Highest Rank: Staff Sergeant (3rd Grade)
- Role/Job: Ball Turret Gunner
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 466th Bomb Group 786th Bomb Squadron
- Highest Rank: First Lieutenant
- Role/Job: Co-Pilot/Pilot
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 466th Bomb Group 784th Bomb Squadron 786th Bomb Squadron
- Service Numbers: O-723622
- Highest Rank: First Lieutenant
- Role/Job: Navigator, Pilotage Navigator
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 466th Bomb Group 786th Bomb Squadron
- Highest Rank: Staff Sergeant (3rd Grade)
- Role/Job: Tail Gunner
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 466th Bomb Group 786th Bomb Squadron
- Highest Rank: First Lieutenant
- Role/Job: Bombardier
Locations
- Site type: Airfield
- Known as: Attlebridge Arsenal, Station 120