United States. Army Air Forces. Bomb Group, 490th
Organization
Historical Note
Also known as: United States. Army Air Forces. Wing, 93rd. Bomb Group, 490th; United States. Army Air Forces. Bombardment Group (H), 490th; United States. Army Air Forces. Bombardment Group (Heavy), 490th; Skulls and Wings Squadron.
Found in 2 Collections and/or Records:
Harold K. and Charlene B. Hartell World War II Collection
Collection
Identifier: 2021-12-08
Overview
The Harold K. and Charlene B. Hartell World War II Collection documents the personal careers of the Hartells during the war, primarily from 1942 to 1945. The collection documents Harold’s training and service as a bombardier in the United States Air Corps and Charlene’s training and work for North American Aviation building B-25 bombers.
Homer Rickman World War II Photographs
Collection — Folder: 1
Identifier: 1993-10-06-A
Contents of the Collection
The Homer Rickman World War II Photographs is a small collection comprised of eight black-and-white photographs, presumably taken by Rickman and featuring several aircraft squadrons from the 490th Bomb Group. The photos were taken both during combat missions and on the ground at the squadron's home base at RAF Eye, near Mellis, England. The photos showcase several B-17 Flying Fortresses, including one where they are pursued by Messerschmitt Bf-109 fighters. Also featured is a Hawker Hurricane...