 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
B-24J Liberator 44-40171 BOOMERANG
|
|
|
 |
| Manufacturing Data |
| Serial Number |
44-40171 |
| Model |
B-24J |
| Manufacturer |
Consolidated - San Diego, California |
| Production Block |
B-24J-150-CO |
| Color |
Silver aka NMF (Natural Metal Finish) |
|
|
| Group Data |
| Date Assigned to 492nd |
Original aircraft for the 857th BS |
| Obtained From |
Consolidated |
| Flyover Pilot |
2nd Lt Charles Arnett crew 717 |
| Total Missions w/492nd |
2 |
| Total WWII Missions |
2 |
|
|
| Notes |
|
Squadron Code: 9H
|
|
Tail Code: -O (overlined)
|
|
|
Shot up by GAF over Brunswick on 19 May 44 w/Arnett Crew 717.
|
|
On two engines they managed to limp back just barely over the Dutch coast before losing a third engine. Rapidly losing altitude, they returned to the coast and crashlanded in Holland.
|
|
1 KIA, 8 POW, MACR 5242.
|
|
|
This aircraft was replaced with 42-95023 LUCKY LASS II obtained from the replacement depot.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Mission Record
|
|
Documented Missions with the 492nd BG, 857th BS
|
| Date |
Mission |
Mission # |
Pilot |
Crew |
Notes |
| 12 May 44 |
Zeitz, Germany |
|
Arnett |
717 |
Target: industrial, oil.
Almost ran out of gas, diverted to a closer airfield. |
| 19 May 44 |
Brunswick, Germany |
|
Arnett |
717 |
Target: marshalling yard.
Lost: 1 KIA, 8 POW, MACR 5242 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
