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B-24J Liberator 44-40136 SILVER WITCH
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| Manufacturing Data |
| Serial Number |
44-40136 |
| 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 857th BS |
| Obtained From |
Consolidated |
| Flyover Pilot |
2nd Lt Robertson Scott Crew 712 |
| Total Missions w/492nd |
17 |
| Total WWII Missions |
17 |
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| Notes |
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857th Squadron Code: 9H
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Tail Code: -F (overlined)
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20 Jun 44: Lost w/J Harris Crew 707
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The aircraft was damaged and they limped to Sweden. The navigator didn't think they would make it and bailed, becoming a POW. The rest went on to Sweden.
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1 POW, 11 interned in Sweden, MACR 7076
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This aircraft was replaced with 44-40125 HERK'S JERKS obtained from the 856th during late Jun 1944.
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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 |
Notes |
| 12 May 44 |
Zeitz, Germany |
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Scott |
712 |
Target: Oil refinery |
| 19 May 44 |
Brunswick, Germany |
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Scott |
712 |
Target: Marshalling yard |
| 24 May 44 |
Melun, France |
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Scott |
712 |
Target: Airfield |
| 30 May 44 |
Rotenburg, Germany |
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Scott |
712 |
Target: Air depot |
| 31 May 44 |
Brussels, Belgium |
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Scott |
712 |
Target: Marshalling yard |
| 2 Jun 44 |
Burck-sur-Mer, France |
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Gaines |
715 |
Target: Tactical |
| 4 Jun 44 |
Avord, France |
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Scott |
712 |
Target: Airfield |
| 6 Jun 44 |
invasion coast, France |
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Stanhope |
710 |
Target: Tactical |
| 10 Jun 44 |
Boulogne, France |
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Nelson |
714 |
Target: Airfield |
| 11 Jun 44 |
La Possonniere, France |
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Skorupan |
703 |
Target: Marshalling yard |
| 14 Jun 44 |
Emmerich, Germany |
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Scott |
712 |
Target: Oil refinery |
| 15 Jun 44 |
Tours, France |
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Liggett |
701 |
Target: Railroad bridge |
| 18 Jun 44 |
Bremerhaven, Germany |
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J Harris |
707 |
Target: Airfield
Bombed Wesermunde |
| 19 Jun 44 |
Courbronne, France |
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Scott |
712 |
Target: Crossbow (V-1 rockets) |
| 20 Jun 44 |
Politz, Germany |
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J Harris |
707 |
Target: Oil refineries
Lead Ship w/Losee
Lost after target: 1 POW, 11 interned in Sweden, MACR 7076 |
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