44-40242 The Hard Way, The Homing Pigeon

media-38260.jpeg UPL 38260 B-24 Liberator 44-40242 nicknamed "The Hard Way"

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Object Number - UPL 38260 - B-24 Liberator 44-40242 nicknamed "The Hard Way"

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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: 491st Bomb Group 854th Bomb Squadron
  • Service Numbers: 805826
  • Highest Rank: First Lieutenant
  • Role/Job: Pilot
  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 491st Bomb Group 854th Bomb Squadron
  • Role/Job: Co-Pilot

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