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B-24J Liberator 44-40169 BOTTLE BABY
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| Manufacturing Data |
| Serial Number |
44-40169 |
| 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 858th BS |
| Obtained From |
Consolidated |
| Flyover Pilot |
2nd Lt Milton Goodridge Crew 812 |
| Total Missions w/492nd |
10 |
| Total WWII Missions |
10 |
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| Notes |
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Squadron Code: 9A
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Tail Code: I- (underlined)
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19 Jun 44 transferred to the 856th when the 858th was cut from the Group.
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856th Squadron Code: 5Z
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Tail Code: I- (underlined)
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The new squadron and tail codes were not repainted due to lack of time. However, this plane would have been assigned a new tail letter because the letter I was already in use. According to the formation sheet and the J FORM for mission 34, this aircraft was still using its old 858th letter with the underline. The J FORM clearly shows this plane was assigned to the 856th.
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20 Jun 44: Lost w/Goodridge Crew 812
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Shot down over the Baltic Sea on approch to target
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9 KIA, 1 POW, MACR 7081
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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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| 11 May 44 |
Mulhouse, France |
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McLaughlin |
811 |
Target: Marshalling yard |
| 12 May 44 |
Zeitz, Germany |
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Goodridge |
812 |
Target: Oil refinery |
| 15 May 44 |
Siracourt, France |
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Goodridge |
812 |
Target: Crossbow (V-1 rockets) |
| 24 May 44 |
Melun, France |
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Goodridge |
812 |
Target: Airfield |
| 29 May 44 |
Politz, Germany |
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Goodridge |
812 |
Target: Oil refinery
Landed at Oulton |
| 19 Jun 44 |
Courbronne, France |
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Munson |
814 |
Target: Crossbow (V-1 rockets) |
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Documented Missions with the 492nd BG, 856th BS
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| 20 Jun 44 |
Politz, Germany |
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Goodridge |
812 |
Target: Oil refineries
Lost before target: 8 KIA, 1 POW, MACR 7081 |
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