UPL 6603

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Crew #609 Leo Mower Crew 466th BG - 786th BS Standing Left to Right: George Hamas (WG), James Branum (NG), Lynn Fostmeier (CP), Harry Brainard (TG) Kneeling Left to Right: Charles Seth (N), Edward Magalski (FE), Walt Taylor (R.O), Leo Mower (P) This photo was taken while the crew were interned in Sweden. They were forced to crash land their badly damed "Lovely Lady's Avenger" near the beach at Bulltofta, Sweden on 21 June 1944. They flew the mission with an 8 man crew. Their bombardier, William Hoopes, wasn't scheduled to fly the mission. One of their gunners, Harry Melin, had turned up with an injured hand and unable to fire his guns. It was too late to flnd a replacement gunner.

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  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 466th Bomb Group 786th Bomb Squadron
  • Highest Rank: First Lieutenant
  • Role/Job: Pilot
  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 466th Bomb Group 786th Bomb Squadron
  • Highest Rank: First Lieutenant
  • Role/Job: Navigator
  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 466th Bomb Group 786th Bomb Squadron
  • Highest Rank: Technical Sergeant (2nd Grade)
  • Role/Job: Radio Operator

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Attlebridge Arsenal - Brassfield & Wassom