Contribute to New England Air Museum in memory of Major Louis

In memory of

Major Louis Christian Bicknese

October 18, 1923 - December 6, 2019

Oct 18, 1923 - Dec 6, 2019

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This memorial fundraising campaign is now closed (but you can still contribute on your own, if you wish): https://www.neam.org/

Maj Bicknese served with the 45th Bomb Squadron (40th Bombardment Group, 58th Bomb Wing, 20th Air Force) on the South Pacific Island of Tinian. His first mission was as co-pilot on the final mission of the B-29 bomber, the “Eddie Allen”, named for the pioneering Boeing test pilot. Maj Bicknese continued service in the Air Force Reserves and was called to active duty during the Korean War, once again, piloting B-29 aircraft. Maj Bicknese received the Air Medal during World War II and later officially retired from the Air Force Reserves.

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