42-50392 Flying Dutchman

media-16149.jpeg UPL 16149 B-24H-25-CF #42-50392 "The Flying Dutchman" Code: U8-O
466th BG - 786th BS

Flew her first mission with the 466th BG in September 1944. She survived the war and returned to the U.S. 466th Bomb Group collection

466th BG Archives

Object Number - UPL 16149 - B-24H-25-CF #42-50392 "The Flying Dutchman" Code: U8-O 466th BG - 786th BS Flew her first mission with the 466th BG in September 1944. She...

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Three little girls hold up a balloon celebrating the 100th mission of the 466th Bomb Group in front of a B-24 Liberator (serial number 42-95592) nicknamed "Black Cat". Handwritten caption on reverse: 'On our 100 Mission party Day- 18 Aug 1944, Attlebridge, 466th- wouldn't it be something if we could identify these girls? How could I do it?'

466th Bomb Group

  • Unit Hierarchy: Group
  • Air Force: Eighth Air Force
  • Type Category: Bombardment

People

James B Carter

  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 466th Bomb Group 786th Bomb Squadron
  • Highest Rank: First Lieutenant
  • Role/Job: Pilot

Bernard W Chapman

  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 466th Bomb Group 786th Bomb Squadron
  • Service Numbers: 31311633
  • Highest Rank: Technician Third Grade
  • Role/Job: Nose Gunner

Rufus Alkas David

  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 466th Bomb Group 786th Bomb Squadron
  • Service Numbers: O-771322
  • Highest Rank: First Lieutenant
  • Role/Job: Pilot

Peter H Efthim

  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 466th Bomb Group 786th Bomb Squadron
  • Service Numbers: 31311569
  • Highest Rank: Staff Sergeant (3rd Grade)
  • Role/Job: Radio Operator

Leland Q Fuller

  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Unit: 466th Bomb Group 786th Bomb Squadron
  • Service Numbers: 15100221
  • Highest Rank: Technical Sergeant (2nd Grade)
  • Role/Job: Flight Engineer

Missions

741

  • Date: 6 December 1944

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42-50392: Gallery (2 items)

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