UPL 16126
IMAGECrew #587 Edwin G. Rippier Crew 466th BG - 785th BS Standing Left to Right: James E. Thomas (CP), Irvin Gratch (N), Joe G. Hruby (FE), Edwin G. Rippier (P) Kneeling Left to Right: William R. Warda (R/O), Loren S. Townsley (NG), George E. Methvin (TG), Noel A. Sampson (TTG), Frank L. Clayton (WG) This crew entered combat on 9 March 1945 and completed 16 missions before hostilities ended.
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Units
- Unit Hierarchy: Group
- Air Force: Eighth Air Force
- Type Category: Bombardment
- Unit Hierarchy: Squadron
- Air Force: Eighth Air Force
- Type Category: Bombardment
People
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 466th Bomb Group 785th Bomb Squadron
- Highest Rank: Sergeant (RAF)
- Role/Job: Waist Gunner
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 466th Bomb Group 785th Bomb Squadron
- Service Numbers: O-2072446
- Highest Rank: Second Lieutenant
- Role/Job: Navigator
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 466th Bomb Group 785th Bomb Squadron
- Service Numbers: 20540537
- Highest Rank: Sergeant (RAF)
- Role/Job: Flight Engineer
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 466th Bomb Group 785th Bomb Squadron
- Highest Rank: Sergeant (RAF)
- Role/Job: Tail Gunner
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 466th Bomb Group 785th Bomb Squadron
- Service Numbers: O-833815
- Highest Rank: First Lieutenant
- Role/Job: Pilot
Locations
- Site type: Airfield
- Known as: Attlebridge Arsenal, Station 120