Cambrai/Niergnies

Airfield
media-41795.jpeg UPL 41795 Cambrai/Niergnies ALG A-74 Lipscomb collection

Greg Lipscomb

Object Number - UPL 41795 - Cambrai/Niergnies ALG A-74

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People

  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 394th Bomb Group 586th Bomb Squadron
  • Service Numbers: 38508671
  • Highest Rank: Sergeant (RAF)
  • Role/Job: Radio Operator / Gunner
  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 394th Bomb Group 586th Bomb Squadron
  • Service Numbers: 06945500
  • Highest Rank: Technical Sergeant
  • Role/Job: Toggelier
  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 394th Bomb Group 586th Bomb Squadron
  • Service Numbers: 33791551
  • Highest Rank: Sergeant (RAF)
  • Role/Job: Radio Operator / Gunner
  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 394th Bomb Group 586th Bomb Squadron
  • Service Numbers: 36855335
  • Highest Rank: Staff Sergeant
  • Role/Job: Engineer / Gunner
  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 394th Bomb Group 586th Bomb Squadron
  • Service Numbers: 35629874
  • Highest Rank: Technical Sergeant
  • Role/Job: Radio Operator / Gunner

Aircraft

  • Aircraft Type: P-47 Thunderbolt
  • Unit: 362nd Fighter Group
  • Aircraft Type: B-26 Marauder
  • Unit: 394th Bomb Group 586th Bomb Squadron
A 586th Bomb Squadron, 394th Bomb Group B-26 Marauder (H9-C, serial number 42-96213) is 'bombed up' at South Holmsley airfield on the 31st of August 1944. Passed for publication 31 Aug 1944. Handwritten caption on reverse: 'Holmsley South. B-26 394BG, H9-C, 586BS.' Printed caption on reverse: '3028. Bombing up B-26 U.S. Medium bombers at a South of England airfield.' Censor no: 354853. On reverse: SHAEF Field Press Censor and US Army General Section Press & Censorship Bureau [Stamps].
  • Aircraft Type: B-26 Marauder
  • Nicknames: Sheboygan Redskin
  • Unit: 394th Bomb Group 586th Bomb Squadron
  • Aircraft Type: B-26 Marauder
  • Unit: 394th Bomb Group 586th Bomb Squadron
  • Aircraft Type: B-26 Marauder
  • Unit: 394th Bomb Group 586th Bomb Squadron

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Place added with details from:
- "Battle Colors Volume III - Insignia and Tactical Markings of the Ninth Air Force in World War Two' by Robert A. Watkins;
- http://www.ixengineercommand.com/airfields/physical.php

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