UPL 7452

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LT William R. Dwyer Pilotage Navigator Crew #519 - John C. MacDonald Crew Went missing with his crew on 11 May 1944 mission to bomb the marshaling yards at Epinal, France. The aircraft, B-24H-25-DT #41-28694 "Merchant of Venice", was last seen with one engine feathered and a 2nd engine smoking. Pilot was heard over the radio saying he was going to try to make it to Switzerland. That was last anyone saw of the plane or crew.

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Three little girls hold up a balloon celebrating the 100th mission of the 466th Bomb Group in front of a B-24 Liberator (serial number 42-95592) nicknamed "Black Cat". Handwritten caption on reverse: 'On our 100 Mission party Day- 18 Aug 1944, Attlebridge, 466th- wouldn't it be something if we could identify these girls? How could I do it?'

466th Bomb Group

  • Unit Hierarchy: Group
  • Air Force: Eighth Air Force
  • Type Category: Bombardment

People

William Rigebert Dwyer

  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 466th Bomb Group 785th Bomb Squadron
  • Service Numbers: O-678523
  • Highest Rank: First Lieutenant
  • Role/Job: Navigator

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