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| Manufacturing Data |
| Serial Number |
44-40134 |
| 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 856th BS |
| Obtained From |
Consolidated |
| Flyover Pilot |
2nd Lt Frederick Gaulke Crew 602 |
| Total Missions w/492nd |
2 |
| Total WWII Missions |
2 |
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| Notes |
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856th Squadron Code: 5Z
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Tail Code: J
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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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Transferred to the 458th BG during late May in the J for H trade for Project AZON. In the exchange process, this plane was replaced by one from the Replacement Depot.
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This airplane was replaced with 42-95011
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458th BG, 753rd Squadron Code: J4
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Tail Code: R
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Mission Record
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Documented Missions with the 492nd BG, 856th BS
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Mission # |
Pilot |
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| 11 May 44 |
Mulhouse, France |
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Gaulke |
602 |
Target: Marshalling yard |
| 19 May 44 |
Brunswick, Germany |
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Gaulke |
602 |
Target: Marshalling yard
heavily damaged, landed at Shipdham, UK |
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