41-28772 El Capitan

media-23183.jpeg UPL 23183 B-24H 41-28772 'El Capitan' 578BS, 392BG, 8AF.

Object Number - UPL 23183 - B-24H 41-28772 'El Capitan' 578BS, 392BG, 8AF.

Flew to the UK by the northern route. On 18-Mar-44, it made a precautionary landing at RAF Connel (Oban), Scotland, en route from Iceland to Prestwick, Scotland. It ran off the end of the runway, was repaired and flew on to Prestwick. Assigned to 482BG, 8AF USAAF. Transferred to 66BS, 44BG, 8AF USAAF. Transferred to 491BS, 8AF USAAF. Transferred to 578BS, 392BG, 8AF USAAF. Re-deployed to ZI May-45.

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Units served with

The insignia of the 392nd Bomb Group.
  • Unit Hierarchy: Group
  • Air Force: Eighth Air Force
  • Type Category: Bombardment
The insignia of the 44th Bomb Group.
  • Unit Hierarchy: Group
  • Air Force: Eighth Air Force
  • Type Category: Bombardment
Lieutenant John C "Red" Morgan of the 482nd Bomb Group with a B-17 Flying Fortress. Handwritten caption on reverse: 'Lt Red Morgan, Cong, Med of Hon.'
  • Unit Hierarchy: Group
  • Air Force: Eighth Air Force
  • Type Category: Bombardment
A Pathfinder B-24 Liberator (V2-P+, serial number 42-51691) of the 491st Bomb Group. Handwritten caption on reverse: '491 BG supplying troops at Arnhem, Sept 1944.'
  • Unit Hierarchy: Group
  • Air Force: Eighth Air Force
  • Type Category: Bombardment

People

  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 44th Bomb Group 458th Bomb Group 466th Bomb Group 66th Bomb Squadron 754th Bomb Squadron
  • Highest Rank: Captain
  • Role/Job: Pilot
  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 44th Bomb Group 458th Bomb Group 466th Bomb Group 66th Bomb Squadron 754th Bomb Squadron 784th Bomb Squadron
  • Service Numbers: 0692777
  • Highest Rank: First Lieutenant
  • Role/Job: Co-Pilot
  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 44th Bomb Group 466th Bomb Group 66th Bomb Squadron 784th Bomb Squadron
  • Service Numbers: 31281254
  • Highest Rank: Staff Sergeant (3rd Grade)
  • Role/Job: waist gunner
  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 44th Bomb Group 66th Bomb Squadron
  • Highest Rank: First Lieutenant
  • Role/Job: Pilot

Places

Events

Event Location Date Description

Crashed

Oban, UK 18 March 1944 En route Prewstwick from Iceland ran of runway at Oban after a precautionary landing.

Assigned

Alconbury, Huntingdon PE28, UK 20 March 1944 Assigned to 482BG, 8AF USAAF.

Other

Transferred

North Pickenham, Swaffham PE37, UK 18 August 1944 Transferred to 491BG, 8AF.

Other

Transferred

Wendling, Dereham NR19, UK 11 September 1944 Transferred to 578BS, 392BG, 8AF USAAF.

Other

Returned ZI

Bradley International Airport, Windsor Locks, CT 06096, USA 29 May 1945 Returned Zone of the Interior.

Manufactured

San Diego, CA, USA Built at Douglas.

Delivered

California, USA Delivered to USAAF.

Other

Transferred

Shipdham, UK Transferred to 66BS, 44BG, 8AF USAAF.

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