41-23774 - Geronimo - Hitler's Nightmare

The B-24D, 41-23774, named, Geronimo, and, Hitler's Nightmare. 1942. UPL 47758 UPL 47758 The B-24D, 41-23774, named, Geronimo, and Hitler's Nightmare, was transferred to the 93rd Bomb Group before the name & artwork, Hitler's Nightmare, could be applied. Artist, Jack E. Loman in the 68th Bomb Squadron was the emblem info contributor . Stephen Adams was received by the 44th Bomb Group. Sep 20, 1942. Prior to moving to the ETO, this airplane was one of the original nine assigned to the 67th Bombing Squadron..

USAAF AIRCRAFT MARKINGS, AND, CAMOUFLAGE, 1941  -  1947    -    Robt. D. Archer & Victor G. Archer.  Chapter 2. p. 103

Object Number - UPL 47758 - The B-24D, 41-23774, named, Geronimo, and Hitler's Nightmare, was transferred to the 93rd Bomb Group before the name & artwork, Hitler's Nightmare,...

The B-24D, Liberator, 41-23774, was one of the original nine B-24Ds assigned to the 8th Air Force, the 44th Bomb Group, and the 67th Bomb Squadron, prior to moving to Britain and the ETO. 20 Sep 42.



The plane was later transferred to the 44th Bomb Group's 68th Bomb Squadron with it's RCL call letter, S, added to it's vertical stabilizer fins.



Later, it was transferred to 93rd Bomb Group and the 409th Bomb Squadron and renamed, Geronimo, before the final name, Hitler's Nightmare, and the 68th Bomb Squadron's emblem could be applied by the 68th's artist Jack E. Loman.



While temporarily detached (TDY) to the 9th Air Force and the 93rd Bomb Group in North Africa, Lt. Norman Charleson had a runway accident at Hardwick in, 41-23774, which was, at that time, still named, Geronimo. 20 Aug 43. It is in the 93rd Bomb Group's records as having been battle damaged and salvaged. 23 Aug 43.

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Units served with

The insignia of the 44th Bomb Group.
  • Unit Hierarchy: Group
  • Air Force: Eighth Air Force
  • Type Category: Bombardment
The 'semiofficial' insignia of the 44th Bomb Group.
  • Unit Hierarchy: Squadron
  • Air Force: Eighth Air Force
  • Type Category: Bombardment
B-24 Liberators of the 44th Bomb Group line up for takeoff at Shipdham in 1943. The 'Flying Eight-Ball' emblem of the 68th Bomb Squadron is visible on the nose of the leading aircraft. Image stamped with field press censor, 1943. Press Agency photograph- original printed caption has been removed.
  • Unit Hierarchy: Squadron
  • Air Force: Eighth Air Force
  • Type Category: Bombardment
The insignia of the 93rd Bomb Group.
  • Unit Hierarchy: Group
  • Air Force: Eighth Air Force
  • Type Category: Bombardment

People

  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 44th Bomb Group 93rd Bomb Group 409th Bomb Squadron 67th Bomb Squadron
  • Highest Rank: Second Lieutenant
  • Role/Job: Co-Pilot

Places

  • Site type: Airfield
  • Known as: Berka, al Birkah
  • Site type: Airfield
  • Known as: Oran Tafraoui Airport

Aircraft

The B-24D, 41-23774, named, Geronimo, and, Hitler's Nightmare. 1942.
  • Aircraft Type: B-24 Liberator
  • Nicknames: - Geronimo - Hitler's Nightmare
  • Unit: 44th Bomb Group 93rd Bomb Group 409th Bomb Squadron 67th Bomb Squadron 68th Bomb Squadron
  • Aircraft Type: B-17 Flying Fortress
  • Nicknames: - Hitler's Headache
  • Unit: 388th Bomb Group 562nd Bomb Squadron
  • Aircraft Type: B-17 Flying Fortress
  • Nicknames: -Headache For Hitler
  • Unit: 305th Bomb Group 364th Bomb Squadron
  • Aircraft Type: B-17 Flying Fortress
  • Nicknames: - Headache For Hitler

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