Thomas, V. R.

The Vern R. Thomas crew: 711th Squadron

Photo taken April 1945, during training for Lead Crew duties.

Back Row L-R:  
Lt. Vern R. Thomas Pilot
Lt. Charles Sullivan Navigator
Lt. Karl Armbrust Co-Pilot
Front Row L-R:  
Sgt. Tom Hardin Engineer
Lt. William Callahan Bombardier
Sgt. William Joyce Radio Operator

 

Flights with Vern R. Thomas 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
#231 (14-Mar-45) Hannover, Germany 42-31582  
#232 (15-Mar-45) Oranienburg, Germany 43-38962  
#233 (17-Mar-45) Ruhland, Germany 43-37795  
#234 (18-Mar-45) Berlin, Germany 42-97900  
#238 (22-Mar-45) Heibert, Germany area 44-8643 Leaflets
#239 (23-Mar-45) Holzwickede, Germany 42-97803 Landed at B-65; Cameraman
#241 (28-Mar-45) Hannover, Germany 44-83279  
#242 (30-Mar-45) Hamburg, Germany 43-39350  
#245 (04-Apr-45) Kiel, Germany 44-6572  
#246 (05-Apr-45) Nuremberg, Germany 43-38962  

 

 


Some photos/information provided by:

  • Keith Thomas / family of Vern Thomas