Scope and Contents Hickman (b. 1922) entered the Army Air Corps Reserves in December 1942, and was assigned as a B-24 co-pilot after his training. After a period of time as an instructor, he was assigned to the 824th Bomb Squadron, 484th Bomb Group, 15th Air Force. He flew fourteen missions over Austria and Northern Italy. He was discharged in September 1945 and served six years in the Reserves. Interviewed by Benjamin Bahlmann.