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| Manufacturing Data |
| Serial Number |
44-40154 |
| Model |
B-24J |
| Manufacturer |
Consolidated - San Diego, California |
| Production Block |
B-24J-150-CO |
| Color |
Silver aka NMF (Natural Metal Finish) |
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| Group Data |
| Date Assigned to 492nd |
Original aircraft for the 859th BS |
| Obtained From |
Consolidated |
| Flyover Pilot |
1st Lt William Prewitte Crew 916 |
| Total Missions w/492nd |
5 |
| Total WWII Missions |
5 |
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| Notes |
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859th Squadron Code: X4
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Tail Code: G+
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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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29 May 44: Lost w/Prewitte Crew 916 over the North Sea.
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Severely damaged, the plane couldn't reach England. The crew arranged for to ditch in the North Sea. All were rescued except for the bombardier.
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1 KIA, 9 RTD, MACR 5221
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Aircraft replaced with 42-95005 DREAMER obtained from the 458th BG during the J for H trade for PROJECT AZON.
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Mission Record
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Documented Missions with the 492nd BG, 859th BS
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Mission # |
Pilot |
Crew |
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| 12 May 44 |
Zeitz, Germany |
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Prewitte |
916 |
Target: Oil refinery |
| 24 May 44 |
Melun, France |
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Prytulak |
907 |
Target: Airfield |
| 27 May 44 |
Saarbrucken, Germany |
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Prewitte |
916 |
Target: Marshalling yard |
| 28 May 44 |
Zeitz, Germany |
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Prewitte |
916 |
Target: Oil refinery
Aborted, credit unconfirmed |
| 29 May 44 |
Politz, Germany |
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Prewitte |
916 |
Target: Oil refinery
Lost: 1 KIA, 9 RTD, MACR 5221 |
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