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B-24J Liberator 44-40110 GEORGETTE
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| Manufacturing Data |
| Serial Number |
44-40110 |
| Model |
B-24J |
| Manufacturer |
Consolidated - San Diego, California |
| Production Block |
B-24J-145-CO |
| Color |
Silver aka NMF (Natural Metal Finish) |
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| Group Data |
| Date Assigned to 492nd |
Original aircraft for the 859th BS |
| Obtained From |
Consolidated |
| Flyover Pilot |
1st Lt Carl Johnson Crew 903 |
| Total Missions w/492nd |
12 |
| Total WWII Missions |
12 |
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| Notes |
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859th Squadron Code: X4
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Tail Code: L+
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7 Jul 44: Lost w/Harding Crew 902
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Shot down over Bernburg. All 12 on board bailed out and were beaten up by German civilians, killing one crewman.
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1 KIA, 11 POW, MACR 7229
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Aircraft replaced with 42-50614 MASSACHUSETTS GAL obtained from the replacement depot.
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Mission Record
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Documented Missions with the 492nd BG, 859th BS
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Mission |
Mission # |
Pilot |
Crew |
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| 24 May 44 |
Melun, France |
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Uebelhoer |
904 |
Target: Airfield
w/Mahoney |
| 27 May 44 |
Saarbrucken, Germany |
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Johnson |
903 |
Target: Marshalling yard
Lead ship B section |
| 4 Jun 44 |
Avord, France |
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Johnson |
903 |
Target: Airfield
Lead ship w/Mahoney |
| 6 Jun 44 |
Vire, France |
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Johnson |
903 |
Target: Tactical |
| 12 Jun 44 |
Dreux, France |
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Johnson |
903 |
Target: Airfield
w/Green |
| 14 Jun 44 |
Emmerich, Germany |
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Johnson |
903 |
Target: Oil refinery
Led B Section w/Taylor |
| 17 Jun 44 |
Tours, France |
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Johnson |
903 |
Target: Airfield
Lead Ship |
| 20 Jun 44 |
Politz, Germany |
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Johnson |
903 |
Target: Oil refineries
Led C Section w/Taylor |
| 21 Jun 44 |
Genshagen, Germany |
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Harding |
902 |
Target: Aircraft industry
Lead Ship w/Adams |
| 29 Jun 44 |
Magdeburg, Germany |
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Johnson |
903 |
Target: Aircraft industry
Led B Section |
| 7 Jul 44 |
Bernburg, Germany |
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Harding |
902 |
Target: Aircraft factory
Led B Section
Lost: 1 KIA, 11 POW, MACR 7229 |
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