Edward J. Sass, Jr. was the original C.O. from June ‘43 to December ’44. Shelby McArthur became C.O. in December ‘44 and remained so until February ‘45. From February ‘45 to May ’45, Wilbur Parker was the C.O.
A replacement ship that was named by John Scroggs crew at Hamilton AAF, CA, prior to being flown overseas in April ’44 Scroggs’ crew. “Lil Jo” was received into 449th on 6 April ‘44. Damaged on bad landing 6 July 44. Salvaged 9 July ’44. Pictures of Lil Jo...
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