Edward Kleczynski

Military
media-13324.jpeg UPL 13324 Crew #540
Duane R. Kinsey Crew
466th BG - 785th Bomb Squadron
B-24J-155-CO #44-40320 "Generator Jenny" Code: 2U-E

Standing Left to Right: Duane R. Kinsey (P), John Hubley (N), Edward Keczynski (B), Charles McIntyre (CP)

Kneeling Left to Right: John N. Litzie Jr(G),, Robert Davenport (RWG), Francis Holeva (FE), Unknown, Paul Kochenash (R/O)

The other "Unknown" is probably either Jess Emery or Steven Tukos who were replacement gunners added to the crew after four of the original crew (Eugene M. Hughes, Carroll S. Bogard, Leroy Guidroz and Howard R. Hershey all gunners) after they bailed out on the 8 August 1944 mission. Kinsey had put the aircraft through some violent evasive maneuvers and the four thought the plane was going down and jumped. 466th Bomb Group collection

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Object Number - UPL 13324 - Crew #540 Duane R. Kinsey Crew 466th BG - 785th Bomb Squadron B-24J-155-CO #44-40320 "Generator Jenny" Code: 2U-E Standing Left to Right: ...

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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?'

466th Bomb Group

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

People

Duane Robert Kinsey

  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 466th Bomb Group 785th Bomb Squadron
  • Service Numbers: O-702206
  • Highest Rank: First Lieutenant
  • Role/Job: Pilot

Aircraft

41-29387

  • Aircraft Type: B-24 Liberator
  • Nicknames: - Snafu Snark - Snark
  • Unit: 466th Bomb Group 785th Bomb Squadron

42-110160

  • Aircraft Type: B-24 Liberator
  • Nicknames: Chris Crate II
  • Unit: 466th Bomb Group 491st Bomb Group 784th Bomb Squadron 853rd Bomb Squadron

Missions

731

  • Date: 30 November 1944

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).

Attlebridge

  • Site type: Airfield
  • Known as: Attlebridge Arsenal, Station 120

Events

Event Location Date Description

Born

Detroit, MI 19 October 1920

Other

466th BG Combat Tour

RAF Attlebridge 29 July 1944 - 28 January 1945

Died

Detroit, Michigan 14 February 1991
Detroit, MI, USA 6779 Grandmount

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