"Riplin Rhythm" of the 781st squadron of the 465 bomber group at Pantanella Airbase Italy 1944/45

Some contrived hoopty the guys made in their spare time from spare parts... that must have been a hell of a lot of fun, and a good way to blow off steam.

Probably named for Shep Fields and his Rippling Rhythm Orchestra, but who knows?

http://www.frankambrose.com/pages/781.html