42-52196 War Bride, Crupper-5
IWM, Roger Freeman Collection
Object Number - FRE 1874 - Ground personnel of the 453rd Bomb Group attend to a crashed B-24 Liberator (serial number 42-52196) nicknamed "War Bride". Official caption printed...
Lost on 9 September 1944 during a carpetbagger operation to resupply Norwegian resistance fighters with armament during Operation Ball.
The aircraft was flying from Leuchars in Scotland, when it collided with a mountain in Skorve, Norway. All 11 men on board were killed.
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Units served with
People
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 458th Bomb Group 755th Bomb Squadron 492nd Bomb Group
- Service Numbers: O-6993220
- Highest Rank: Second Lieutenant
- Role/Job: Pilot
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Events
| Event | Location | Date | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
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Other Taxying accident |
Old Buckenham | 2 February 1944 | |
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Crashed |
Skorve, Norway | 9 September 1944 |