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B-24J Liberator 44-40112 FLAK-HAPPY
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| Manufacturing Data |
| Serial Number |
44-40112 |
| 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 |
Capt Henry Gendreizig Crew 613 |
| Total Missions w/492nd |
5 |
| Total WWII Missions |
5 |
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| Notes |
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856th Squadron Code: 5Z
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Tail Code: G
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20 Jun 44: Lost w/Kehoe Crew 613
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Badly crippled, the whole crew bailed out except for Kehoe. He managed to get the aircraft under control as well as to put out the fire on board. When he reached Sweden, he bailed out.
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8 KIA, 2 POW, 1 Interned, MACR 7074
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Aircraft was replaced with 42-95230 9A:R- from the 858th.
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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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| 12 May 44 |
Zeitz, Germany |
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Kehoe |
613 |
Target: Oil refinery |
| 6 Jun 44 |
invasion coast, France |
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Kehoe |
613 |
Target: Tactical
Aborted |
| 11 Jun 44 |
La Possonniere, France |
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Kehoe |
613 |
Target: Marshalling yard
Led B section |
| 20 Jun 44 |
Politz, Germany |
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Kehoe |
613 |
Target: Oil refineries
Lost after target: 8 KIA, 2 POW, 1 interned in Sweden |
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