Credits: Thanks to Sgt Ollie K. Teeter (Tail Gunner) and to Chris Lancaster, grandson of 1/Lt Joseph Kubicek (A/C).
The Airplane
“Dearly Beloved” in formation with other planes of the 40BS
The air crew named the aircraft “Dearly Beloved”. The ground crew added the name “Ramp Tramp” which generally signifies an aircraft that is always in need of maintenance and always parked.
Photo from Terry Tucker Rhodes, daughter of 1/Lt Percy Tucker, all rights reserved
1/Lt Joseph Kubicek (A/C) standing in front of “Dearly Beloved”. This picture clearly shows the name “The Ramp Tramp” below the official name.
Photo from Terry Tucker Rhodes, daughter of 1/Lt Percy Tucker, all rights reserved
The Air Crew
This aircraft was assigned to Crew #4018.
The Ground Crew
The Crew Chief of “Dearly Beloved” was M/Sgt Michael J. Kasek.
Last updated 03/21/2010
