42-51015 Q for Queenie

media-15883.jpeg UPL 15883 Q for Queenie was a B-24 JSH-5 FO, 42-51015 originally assigned to the 700th Bomb Squadron as IS-A+, then transferred to the 701st Bomb Squadron as MK-J+, She flew a total of 34 missions and returned to the ZI on 20 May 45. In late Feb/early Mar 45, all of the radar equipped aircraft of each squadron of the 445th were transferred to the 701st Bomb Squadron. This was probably done to consolidate radar maintenance personnel in one squadron rather that spread out among 4. 445th Bomb Group collection

Aircraft Record card and mission load list data from the National Archives.

Object Number - UPL 15883 - Q for Queenie was a B-24 JSH-5 FO, 42-51015 originally assigned to the 700th Bomb Squadron as IS-A+, then transferred to the 701st Bomb Squadron as...

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A pathfinder B-24 Liberator (serial number 42-51681) of the 453rd Bomb Group flies in formation with a fellow Liberator of the 453rd and and a pathfinder Liberator of the 445th Bomb Group. Image via Alan Rowsell.
  • Unit Hierarchy: Group
  • Air Force: Eighth Air Force
  • Type Category: Bombardment

People

  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 445th Bomb Group 701st Bomb Squadron 703rd Bomb Squadron
  • Service Numbers: 33507972 / O-2064220
  • Highest Rank: Captain
  • Role/Job: Navigator

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Added associations to the 700th & 701st BS listed on UPL 15883.

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Added the Production block number and Manufacturer per info listed on UPL 15883.

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From 445th BG XLS

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