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Info Contributor - Charley F. Wilcox
First assigned to the 866th BS in Feb 45 and flew one mission with Pilot Earl Richards. Two days later and afterwards, this plane bore the insignia of the 866th BS. She flew about 26 combat missions and returned to the U.S.A. by Pilot Dale Adams 21 Oct 45. Artist - 19 year old Ball Turret Gunner, William J. Gatz.

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