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Manufacturing Data |
Serial Number |
42-95160 |
Model |
B-24H |
Manufacturer |
Ford - Willow Run, Ypsilanti, Michigan |
Production Block |
B-24H-25-FO |
Color |
Silver aka NMF (Natural Metal Finish) |
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Group Data |
Date Assigned to 492nd |
Replacement aircraft for the 856th BS. Flew its first mission 30 May 44. |
Obtained From |
Replacement Depot |
Flyover Pilot |
unknown |
Total Missions w/492nd |
4 |
Total WWII Missions |
4 |
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Notes |
Replaced 44-40087 SWEET CHARIOT lost 11 May 44.
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856th Squadron Code: 5Z
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Tail Code: S
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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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4 Jun 44, crashed after take-off w/Sachtleben Crew 607 near Graveston, UK. All 10 crewmen killed.
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10 KIA, a/c salvaged on 4 Jun 44
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Aircraft replaced with 44-40086 LAURA JO
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Mission Record
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Documented Missions with the 492nd BG, 856th BS
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Date |
Mission |
Mission # |
Pilot |
Crew |
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30 May 44 |
Rotenburg, Germany |
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Harris |
612 |
Target: Air depot |
31 May 44 |
Brussels, Belgium |
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Hamilton |
604 |
Target: Marshalling yard |
2 Jun 44 |
Burck-sur-Mer, France |
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Seitzinger |
616 |
Target: Tactical |
4 Jun 44 |
Avord, France |
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Sachtleben |
607 |
Target: Airfield Crashed after take off, 10 KIA |
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