43-21712

media-48613.jpeg UPL 48613 416th BG - 669th BS - 9th AF
A-20G-25-DO #43-9390 Code: 2A-G (top)
A-20G-35-DO #43-9943 Code: 2A-F (2nd from top)
A-20J-15-DO #43-21712 Code: 2A-H (3rd from top)
A-20G-25-DO #43-9181 Code: 2A-A (leading plane of group at bottom left)

Object Number - UPL 48613 - 416th BG - 669th BS - 9th AF A-20G-25-DO #43-9390 Code: 2A-G (top) A-20G-35-DO #43-9943 Code: 2A-F (2nd from top) A-20J-15-DO #43-21712 Code: 2A-H...

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Units served with

An A-26 Invader (F6-P, serial number 43-22330) nicknamed "For Pete's Sake" of the 416th Bomb Group prepares for take-off at Mount Farm. Image by Robert Astrella, 7th Photographic Reconnaissance Group . Written on slide casing: '416 BG Mount Farm.'
  • Unit Hierarchy: Group
  • Air Force: Ninth Air Force
  • Type Category: Bombardment

People

  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 416th Bomb Group Headquarters (416th Bomb Group)
  • Service Numbers: O-22629
  • Highest Rank: Colonel
  • Role/Job: Pilot - Deputy Grp Commander - Group Commander
  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 416th Bomb Group 669th Bomb Squadron
  • Highest Rank: Staff Sergeant (3rd Grade)
  • Role/Job: Aerial Gunner
  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 416th Bomb Group 668th Bomb Squadron
  • Highest Rank: Captain
  • Role/Job: Pilot
  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 416th Bomb Group 669th Bomb Squadron
  • Service Numbers: 18137153
  • Highest Rank: Staff Sergeant (3rd Grade)
  • Role/Job: Aerial Gunner
  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 416th Bomb Group 669th Bomb Squadron
  • Service Numbers: 12164906
  • Highest Rank: Staff Sergeant (3rd Grade)
  • Role/Job: Aerial Gunner

Places

  • Site type: Airfield
  • Known as: Melun, Alsace

Events

Event Location Date Description

Other

First 416th BG Combat Mission

Ligescourt, France 25 June 1944

Other

Final 416th BG Combat Mission

Foret de Chantilly, France 18 August 1944 Flew 18 combat missions with the 416th BG

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