Paul R Woodward

Military
media-22185.jpeg UPL 22185 Crew #667
Robert F. Wightman Crew
466th BG - 786th BS

Standing Left to Right: Roy Kurtz (R/O), Edward P. Kondziolka (N), Robert F. Wightman (P), Gorden L. Gunderson (CP), Paul R. Woodward (FE)

Kneeling Left to Right: Burton H. Zucker (G), David L. Brandts (G), Thomas W. Harrison (G), Peter I. Rowe (G) 466th Bomb Group collection

466th BG Historian

Object Number - UPL 22185 - Crew #667 Robert F. Wightman Crew 466th BG - 786th BS Standing Left to Right: Roy Kurtz (R/O), Edward P. Kondziolka (N), Robert F. Wightman...

Connections

See how this entry relates to other items in the archive by exploring the connections below.

Units served with

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

People

  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 466th Bomb Group 785th Bomb Squadron
  • Service Numbers: O-768351
  • Highest Rank: First Lieutenant
  • Role/Job: Pilot

Aircraft

  • Aircraft Type: B-24 Liberator
  • Nicknames: Damifino
  • Unit: 466th Bomb Group 784th Bomb Squadron 785th Bomb Squadron
  • Aircraft Type: B-24 Liberator
  • Nicknames: Small Change
  • Unit: 466th Bomb Group 786th Bomb Squadron

Places

Aerial photograph of Attlebridge airfield, looking north, the fuel store and a T2 hangar are in the upper centre, 31 January 1946. Photograph taken by No. 90 Squadron, sortie number RAF/3G/TUD/UK/51. English Heritage (RAF Photography).
  • Site type: Airfield
  • Known as: Attlebridge Arsenal, Station 120

Events

Event Location Date Description

Born

Mississippi, USA 10 November 1920

Enlisted

Fort McClellan, Anniston, AL 36201, USA 14 April 1943

Died

Birmingham, AL, USA 28 January 2001

Buried

Trussville, AL, USA 31 January 2001 Jefferson Memorial Gardens East Trussville Jefferson County Alabama, USA Plot: Garden of Restoration

Revisions

Paul R Woodward: Gallery (1 items)