Betty Lou's Buggy

324th Squadron

Lt. Arvid A. Malvik's Crew

Don't Get Around Much Anymore

Serial # 42-31579 (324th DF-N)(323rd OR-D)

Back Row - Left to Right

Unknown; S/Sgt. John C. Breckenridge, Tail Gunner; Unknown; Unknown; S/Sgt. Athorn V. Shanks, Radio Operator, Top Turret Gunner; Terence "Terry" R. Colman, Waist Gunner.

Front Row - Left to Right

Unknown; Unknown; Lt. Arvid A. Malvik, Pilot; Unknown

Photo contributed by Jim Vaught

Betty Lou's Buggy Factoid - According to the grandson of Lt. Malvik, the aircraft was named after Lt. Malvik's wife, Betty Lou. According to the granddaughter of Terry Colman, Elizabeth Palmer, Terry served from 1942-1945. He completed 25 missions and was awarded the Air Medal with 3 Oak Leaf Clusters and the Distinguished Flying Cross.

S/Sgt. Shanks transferred from the 401st Squadron to the 324th 1 May 1944. He received an Oak Leaf Cluster to Air Medal.

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