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S/Sgt Richard J Houlihan pictured standing next to B-24H-10-DT 41-28750 'Thunder Mug'. Photo was taken upon completion of combat tour. Houlihan had "signed up" for another tour in the Mediterranean Theater of Operations. He is presented this "Good Luck" cake by his crew. By the time the war was over, he had flown a staggering 73 combat missions.
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Photo taken after crew had completed combat tour. Crew is shown presenting Richard J Houlihan a "Good" Luck" cake because he had signed up for another combat tour.
Source: Andy Wilkinson -
Crew Shown while still at Wendover AAB during training phase.
Standing L-R:
Charles E Kagy, Hugh C Miner, Eric W Lees, Larry J Langer
Kneeling L-R:
Greeley B Connatser, Russell M Barry, Henry W Baker
Sitting L-R:
Richard J Houlihan, Joseph R Janetta, John Nestor