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B-24J Liberator 44-40137 WHATSNEXTDOC?
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| Manufacturing Data |
| Serial Number |
44-40137 |
| 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 |
Capt Devon Davis Crew 704 |
| Total Missions w/492nd |
3 |
| Total WWII Missions |
3 |
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857th Squadron Code: 9H
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Tail Code: -J (overlined)
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21 May 44: Accident while the Group was getting ready to take off for a mission. Heber Crew 705 was taxiing in IRISHMAN'S SHANTY, 44-40166, when brakes failed. They ran into WHATSNEXTDOC? which was parked at the time. WHATSNEXTDOC? never flew again. It sat around until it was finally declared to be totalled beyond repair.
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Salvaged on 10 Jul 44
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This aircraft was replaced by 44-40167 SIERRA BLANCA obtained from the 858th on 19 Jun 44.
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Mission Record
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Documented Missions with the 492nd BG, 857th BS
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Mission |
Mission # |
Pilot |
Crew |
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| 12 May 44 |
Zeitz, Germany |
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Davis |
704 |
Target: Oil refinery
w/Robinson |
| 15 May 44 |
Siracourt, France |
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Davis |
704 |
Target: Crossbow (V-1 rockets) |
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