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UPL 83098

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Identification card for 1st Lt. Benjamin F. Douglas

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Identification card for 1st Lt. Benjamin F. Douglas

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A Pathfinder B-24 Liberator (V2-P+, serial number 42-51691) of the 491st Bomb Group. Handwritten caption on reverse: '491 BG supplying troops at Arnhem, Sept 1944.'

491st Bomb Group

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

A bomber crew of the 491st Bomb Group with their B-24 Liberator. Handwritten caption on reverse: 'Top L-R, S/Sgt Mener, Eng, Lt Day, Co-pilot, Lt Bowens, Bomb, Lt Fisher, Nav, Lt Yarina, pilot. Bot L-R, PFC Allison, gunner, S/Sgt Begley, gunner, Cpt Rogers, passenger, S/Sgt Silverfole, Radio, Sgt Boggs, gunner.'

854th Bomb Squadron

Unit Hierarchy: Squadron
Air Force: Eighth Air Force
Type Category: Bombardment

People

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Benjamin F Douglas

Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
Nationality: American
Unit: 491st Bomb Group
Service Numbers: 0811181
Highest Rank: First Lieutenant
Role/Job: Pilot

Revisions

Date: 1 May 2024 22:39:52

ContributorKate Delaney

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Kathryn Delaney Godar

Date: 30 Apr 2024 12:41:40

ContributorKate Delaney

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Kathryn Delaney Godar

Date: 29 Apr 2024 15:16:48

ContributorKate Delaney

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Kathryn D Godar (ID documents bought at auction)