The Charles H. Michael crew: 710th Squadron
Originally thought to be a photo of the Mark L Golden crew, the presence of Ball Turret Gunner Ernest Weber (standing, third from left) suggests this is likely to be the Charles Michael crew that arrived at Rattlesden in 1945.
Flights with Charles H. Michael listed as Pilot
These lists are NOT limited to officially credited Combat missions, and may include Aborts, returns and non-takeoff occurrences as well.
| 447th Mission (Date) | Target | Plane Number | Notes |
| #221 (27-Feb-45) | Leipzig, Germany | 44-6958 | |
| #225 (07-Mar-45) | Datteln-Emscher Lippe, Germany | 43-39054 | |
| #226 (08-Mar-45) | Frankfurt, Germany | 43-39054 | |
| #227 (09-Mar-45) | Frankfurt, Germany | 43-39194 | |
| #228 (10-Mar-45) | Dortmund, Germany | 43-39194 | |
| #229 (11-Mar-45) | Hamburg, Germany | 43-39194 | |
| #230 (12-Mar-45) | Marburg, Germany | 43-39189 | |
| #234 (18-Mar-45) | Berlin, Germany | 43-39157 |
43-39194 with the CH Michael crew during the March 9, 1945 mission to Frankfurt, Germany. In the background, Col. Wrigglesworth was flying with the WT Moore crew in PFF ship 44-8261 as lead for the Group. (447th BG UK)
Ball Turret Gunner Ernest G Weber |
Ball Turret Gunner Ernest G Weber |
Parker Foss; Navigator |
Howard J. Wiebenga; Bombardier |
Robert C. Benedict; Top Turret |
Leo Sorowitz; Radio |
Guy H. Gettys; Tailgunner |
This photo captioned “Duff & Tiger” is from Weber’s scrapbook, possibly Pilot and Co-Pilot (CH Michael and DL Standquest) at their quarters. Might also be the Ground Crew Chief. Note the tally and kill marks for Crew 37/38/39, and the mention of 42-107025 Little Chum
Some photos/information provided by:
- Kyle Bennett and Pat Nuernberger (Weber); family of Ernest George Weber
- 447th BG UK