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B-24J Liberator 44-40133 UNINVITED
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| Manufacturing Data |
| Serial Number |
44-40133 |
| 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 |
Capt James Lewis Crew 813 |
| Total Missions w/492nd |
2 |
| Total WWII Missions |
2 |
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| Notes |
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The name UNINVITED was verified by Howard Heckmann, Crew 813
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858th Squadron Code: 9A
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Tail Code: unknown
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19 May 44: Lost w/Lewis Crew 813
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Flew as lead ship of the group's 2nd section (high right). Also flying on board was the Operations Officer, Lt James Rogers. They were shot down by German FW-190s as they were approaching Brunswick.
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8 KIA, 3 POW, MACR 5245
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We do not know which plane replaced this one.
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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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Lewis |
813 |
Target: Oil refinery
w/Farrell |
| 19 May 44 |
Brunswick, Germany |
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Lewis |
813 |
Target: Marshalling yard
Lost, 8 KIA, 3 POW, MACR 5245 |
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