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| Manufacturing Data |
| Serial Number |
44-10486 |
| Model |
B-24J |
| Manufacturer |
Consolidated - Fort Worth, Texas |
| Production Block |
B-24J-55-CF |
| Color |
Silver aka NMF (Natural Metal Finish) |
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| Group Data |
| Date Assigned to 492nd |
Replacement aircraft for the 856th BS |
| Obtained From |
Replacement Depot |
| Flyover Pilot |
unknown |
| Total Missions w/492nd |
12 |
| Total WWII Missions |
unknown |
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| Notes |
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It's doubtful if this serial numbered plane ever served with the 492nd, but there is a small possibility. Therefore, we are listing it, pending new evidence. See: footnotes
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If it was in the 492nd, here's some details. If not see the links at right for the other two 486 planes.
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Replaced 42-95196 lost 11 Jul 44
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856th Squadron Code: 5Z
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Tail Code: L
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To our knowledge this aircraft was never given a nickname or had any nose art painted on it.
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This aircraft did serve in the 448th BG, 712th BS
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712th Squadron Code: CT
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Tail Code: L
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The 448th records don't show this plane flying any combat missions but does report it crashing during a practice exercise on 17 Sep 44.
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Mission Record
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Documented Missions with the 492nd BG, 856th BS
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Mission |
Mission # |
Pilot |
Crew |
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| 18 Jul 44 |
Troarns, France |
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Ruthenbeck |
R-30 |
Target: Tactical |
| 19 Jul 44 |
Koblenz, Germany |
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Ruthenbeck |
R-30 |
Target: Marshalling yard |
| 20 Jul 44 |
Erfurt, Germany |
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Ruthenbeck |
R-30 |
Target: Airfield
Aborted, uncredited |
| 24 Jul 44 |
St Lo area, France |
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Ruthenbeck |
R-30 |
Target: Tactical |
| 25 Jul 44 |
St Lo area, France |
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Ruthenbeck |
R-30 |
Target: Tactical |
| 31 Jul 44 |
Ludwigshafen, Germany |
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R-44 |
Target: Chemical plant |
| 1 Aug 44 |
Anizy, France |
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Both |
R-44 |
Target: Railroad bridge |
| 3 Aug 44 |
Mery-sur-Oise, France |
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Ruthenbeck |
R-30 |
Target: Crossbow (V-1 rockets)
Damaged by flak |
| 4 Aug 44 |
Kiel, Germany |
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Perry |
R-21 |
Target: Submarine base
Lent to the 857th BS |
| 5 Aug 44 |
Brunswick, Germany |
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Vowinkel |
R-35 |
Target: Aircraft manufacturing |
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