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David Arnett

May 19, 1944, sixty-six years ago today, the 492nd Bomb Group experienced its first truly devastating mission. The target was a marshalling yard near Brunswick, deep into Germany. The losses were horrific.

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Paul Arnett

According to top German commanders, 12 May 1944 was the turning point of the war.

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Paul Arnett

Far too often, co-pilots don't get the credit they deserve. When something heroic happens up in the cockpit the pilot becomes the hero while the co-pilot is rarely mentioned.

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Paul Arnett

Do you know what a trailing antenna is and what it's used for? I didn't until I talked to Bob Cash.

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Paul Arnett

Not all crews were assigned a bombardier. And those that did, didn't always take them along on missions. Policies on the matter differed between squadrons.

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