JDK Posted May 29, 2013 Share #1 Posted May 29, 2013 I got this nice little set from a friend as part of a larger overall deal.Sgt Sugarman was a B-26 gunner with the 344th Bomb Group 494th Bomb Squadron. His B-26 was named "Georgia's On My Mind". He flew 65 missions with the 344th from April '44 thru Sept '44. He flew 2 D-Day sorties in support of the landings. On his 65th and final mission they lost an engine and were forced down around the front lines. Luckily they were picked up by allied troops and returned to their base.The Group: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JDK Posted May 29, 2013 Author Share #2 Posted May 29, 2013 The A-2: 2. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JDK Posted May 29, 2013 Author Share #3 Posted May 29, 2013 Front Paint Back Art: [url=h[/url] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JDK Posted May 29, 2013 Author Share #4 Posted May 29, 2013 Wearing jacket: 2. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JDK Posted May 29, 2013 Author Share #5 Posted May 29, 2013 His Plane: Him with Bombardier: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JDK Posted May 29, 2013 Author Share #6 Posted May 29, 2013 Official Flight Log: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baker502 Posted May 29, 2013 Share #7 Posted May 29, 2013 Great grouping JDK! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JDK Posted May 29, 2013 Author Share #8 Posted May 29, 2013 May '44 Showing when they went down: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JDK Posted May 29, 2013 Author Share #9 Posted May 29, 2013 More Paper: 2. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
littlebuddy Posted May 29, 2013 Share #10 Posted May 29, 2013 why isnt there an green with envy smiley ?????? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JDK Posted May 29, 2013 Author Share #11 Posted May 29, 2013 1. 2. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JDK Posted May 29, 2013 Author Share #12 Posted May 29, 2013 Mission photo: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JDK Posted May 29, 2013 Author Share #13 Posted May 29, 2013 Gunner Class Book: 2nd in from right middle row 1. 2. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JDK Posted May 29, 2013 Author Share #14 Posted May 29, 2013 494th Bomb Squadron Design: That's it. Thanks for checking it out! JD Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JDK Posted May 29, 2013 Author Share #15 Posted May 29, 2013 Thanks guys for compliments and for checking out the group! JD Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
History Man Posted May 29, 2013 Share #16 Posted May 29, 2013 Another stunning group JD, that A2 jacket is just too cool with the artwork on it! Thanks for posting. Philip Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
38Driver Posted May 29, 2013 Share #17 Posted May 29, 2013 Beautiful. You sure have the magic touch JD Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AAF_Collection Posted May 30, 2013 Share #18 Posted May 30, 2013 Very nice JD,thanks for sharing it for us to drool all over Matt. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terry K. Posted May 30, 2013 Share #19 Posted May 30, 2013 Doesn't get any better that that! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BEAST Posted May 30, 2013 Share #20 Posted May 30, 2013 Whatta group! JD, just when I think that you've posted a group that would be hard to beat (i.e. Air Apache group(s) ) you are able to top yourself with a D-Day A2 with documentation! Outstanding! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Torch03 Posted May 30, 2013 Share #21 Posted May 30, 2013 Great group! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigJohn#3RD Posted May 30, 2013 Share #22 Posted May 30, 2013 JDK, Outstanding group hard and they do not get much nicer than this! Thanks for sharing. John Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JDK Posted May 30, 2013 Author Share #23 Posted May 30, 2013 Many thanks for the compliments guys. When it comes to bomber crew groups, Lately, I find my interest leaning towards the light groups (B-25,B-26, A-20 ect) vs the heavies. That doesn't mean I would be afraid to pick up a nice B-17 group though if I found one! JD Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
firefighter Posted May 30, 2013 Share #24 Posted May 30, 2013 That is one AMAZING grouping.I agree with little buddy, where is the green envy face.Great picture of him wearing the jacket. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Timberwolf Posted May 30, 2013 Share #25 Posted May 30, 2013 Really a great jacket! Can't believe the guy did 65 missions holy cow! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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