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B-24J Liberator 44-40115 MILITANT MISTRESS
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| Manufacturing Data |
| Serial Number |
44-40115 |
| 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 858th BS |
| Obtained From |
Consolidated |
| Flyover Pilot |
2nd Lt Robert Doyle Crew 808 |
| Total Missions w/492nd |
4 |
| Total WWII Missions |
4 |
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| Notes |
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858th Squadron Code: 9A
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Tail Code: B- (underlined)
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29 May 44: Lost: w/Landry Crew 817
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1 KIA, 9 POW, MACR 5222
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This aircraft was replaced with 42-50391 OLD 75 obtained from the replacement depot.
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Mission Record
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Documented Missions with the 492nd BG, 858th BS
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Mission |
Mission # |
Pilot |
Crew |
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| 12 May 44 |
Zeitz, Germany |
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Fisher |
805 |
Target: Oil refinery |
| 19 May 44 |
Brunswick, Germany |
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Doyle |
808 |
Target: marshalling yard |
| 24 May 44 |
Brunswick, Germany |
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Pelkey |
815 |
Target: airfield |
| 29 May 44 |
Politz, Germany |
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Landry |
817 |
Target: Oil refinery
Lost, 1 KIA, 9 POW, MACR 5222 |
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