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media-56960.jpeg UPL 56960 Rear L-R :- Charles H. Edwards (P), Merrill A. Burt (CP), Joe Stewart - (B), Gerald L. Roy - (N)

Front L-R :- James D. Matthews - (E), James O. Mellotte - (RO), John T. Stuckey - (BTG), Mose C. Boren, Jr. - (TTG), Allan W. Cathers - (WG), Russell G. Wolfersberger, Jr. - (TG)

Object Number - UPL 56960 - Rear L-R :- Charles H. Edwards (P), Merrill A. Burt (CP), Joe Stewart - (B), Gerald L. Roy - (N) Front L-R :- James D. Matthews - (E), James O....

Flown in training by Charles Edwards and his crew of the 492nd Bomb Group Carpetbaggers

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A B-24D Liberator 'Carpetbagger' - extensively modified for specialised operations - taxiis on the perimeter track at Harrington airfield. Printed caption on reverse: 'A Carpetbagger B-24D taxiing on the perimeter at Harrington. Photo - "Red" Monaghan.'
  • Unit Hierarchy: Group
  • Air Force: Eighth Air Force
  • Type Category: Bombardment

People

  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 857th Bomb Squadron 492nd Bomb Group
  • Service Numbers: 19106534
  • Highest Rank: Sergeant
  • Role/Job: Aerial Gunner
  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 857th Bomb Squadron 492nd Bomb Group
  • Service Numbers: 39410658 / O-?
  • Highest Rank: Second Lieutenant
  • Role/Job: Co-Pilot
  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 492nd Bomb Group
  • Highest Rank: Corporal
  • Role/Job: Aerial Gunner
  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 857th Bomb Squadron 492nd Bomb Group
  • Service Numbers: O-719592
  • Highest Rank: Second Lieutenant
  • Role/Job: Pilot
  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 857th Bomb Squadron 492nd Bomb Group
  • Service Numbers: T-128655
  • Highest Rank: Flight Officer
  • Role/Job: Bombardier

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