42-50650

media-22509.jpeg UPL 22509 1 June 1944 order assigning B-24J Serial #42-50650 to 2nd Lt Richard B. Lewis, prior to departure for Europe. From page 60 of Lt Lewis' book "Angel On My Wing".

Added document related to 42-50650, from page 60 of book "Angel On My Wing" by 493rd BG Pilot 2nd Lt Richard B. Lewis.

Object Number - UPL 22509 - 1 June 1944 order assigning B-24J Serial #42-50650 to 2nd Lt Richard B. Lewis, prior to departure for Europe. From page 60 of Lt Lewis' book "Angel...

B-24J #42-50650 was assigned to Lt Richard B. Lewis' crew (493rd Bomb Group / 862nd Bomb Squadron) by order of 1 June 1944.

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Units served with

The insignia of the 493rd Bomb Group.
  • Unit Hierarchy: Group
  • Air Force: Eighth Air Force
  • Type Category: Bombardment

People

  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 493rd Bomb Group 862nd Bomb Squadron
  • Service Numbers: 32183352
  • Highest Rank: Staff Sergeant
  • Role/Job: Waist Gunner
  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 493rd Bomb Group 862nd Bomb Squadron
  • Service Numbers: O-713117
  • Highest Rank: Second Lieutenant
  • Role/Job: Navigator
  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 493rd Bomb Group 862nd Bomb Squadron
  • Service Numbers: 35226942
  • Highest Rank: Staff Sergeant
  • Role/Job: Waist Gunner
  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 493rd Bomb Group 862nd Bomb Squadron
  • Service Numbers: 11068121
  • Highest Rank: Technical Sergeant
  • Role/Job: Radio Operator
  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 493rd Bomb Group 862nd Bomb Squadron
  • Service Numbers: 37658103
  • Highest Rank: Staff Sergeant
  • Role/Job: Ball Turret Gunner

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"Angel On My Wing" by 493rd Bomb Group Pilot Richard B. Lewis.

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