447th Badge447th Bomb Group
USAAF Station 126 - Rattlesden 
Combat Diary: Lt. William North
Lt. William E. North arrived at Rattlesden as co-pilot of the Hoffman crew, and was assigned to the 710th Bomb Squadron on July 28, 1944. From his 19th mission, he flew as co-pilot on a composite crew led by Lt. Alan Briggs.  After 24 combat missions, North was promoted to the "left seat," flying as 1st Pilot with a crew of his own. 
North's diary was provided by Mrs. William North.












Lt. North stopped keeping a record of his flights after his 26th mission.





Bill North, 2nd from left in front; remainder of this crew remains unidentified