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RALPH H. BAIRD

Nose Art Inspiration - ALBERTO VARGAS
Lost 31 Mar 45, GER - MACR 13725 - Pilot George S. Crock

Contributor - Ralph H. Baird (Pilot)

Info Contributor - Tom Brittan
One of the several original aircraft in 493rd BG/862nd BS (F), before that Group converted to the B-17. Assigned to 389th BG sometime between 27 Aug & 4 Oct 44. Lost on the 31 Mar 45 mission to Brunswick.

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