42-95023 Lucky Lass II
![An Air Raid Patrol Warden surveys the wreckage of a crashed B-24 Liberator (serial number 42-95023) of the 392nd Bomb Group near Cheshunt. Image stamped on reverse: 'Evening News.' [stamp], '349114.' [Censor no.] A printed caption was previously attached to the reverse, however this has been removed. Handwritten caption on reverse: '392 BG B-24 after mid air collision. 12/8/44.'](https://assets.americanairmuseum.com/s3fs-public/styles/wysiwyg_x2/public/freeman/media-380465.jpg.webp?itok=Oapp5iBq)
The fireman is identified by his nephew Mr John AW Harris as Firefighter George Chapman stationed with the National Fire Service at Cheshunt, 15 miles north of London. A full account of the crash appears on the 392nd BG Association website. Roger Freeman Collection
392nd BG Association
Object Number - FRE 1667 - A fireman surveys the wreckage of a crashed B-24 Liberator (serial number 42-95023) of the 392nd Bomb Group near Cheshunt. Image stamped on reverse:...
This aircraft was brought in to the 492nd from the replacement depot to replace 44-40171 BOOMERANG lost on 19 May 44. Transferred to the 392nd BG, 577th BS in August 12 Aug 44: Lost: mid-air collision during assembly, 7 KIA, 1 WIA, salvaged 13 Aug 44
This aircraft transferred to the 392nd Bomb Group (H) from the 492nd Bomb Group (H) after the mission on 6th August 1944. The 492nd, based at North Pickenham, had suffered heavy losses and was effectively wound down after 6th August '44, with remaining aircraft and crew transferred to other units.
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Units served with
- Unit Hierarchy: Group
- Air Force: Eighth Air Force
- Type Category: Bombardment
- Unit Hierarchy: Group
- Air Force: Eighth Air Force
- Type Category: Bombardment
![A pathfinder B-24 Liberator of the 577th Bomb Squadron, 392nd Bomb Group. Handwritten caption on reverse: 'Note radar gear under nose/cockpit area!' Handwritten and printed caption on reverse: '392BG 577SQ.' On reverse: John E. Bode Aug 05 1964 [Stamp].](https://assets.americanairmuseum.com/s3fs-public/styles/teaser_thumb_x2/public/freeman/media-414153.jpg.webp?itok=qGPtoDSE)
- Unit Hierarchy: Squadron
- Air Force: Eighth Air Force
- Type Category: Bombardment
- Unit Hierarchy: Squadron
- Air Force: Eighth Air Force
- Type Category: Bombardment
People
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 392nd Bomb Group 577th Bomb Squadron
- Highest Rank: Staff Sergeant
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 392nd Bomb Group 577th Bomb Squadron
- Service Numbers: O-688931
- Highest Rank: Second Lieutenant
- Role/Job: Pilot
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 392nd Bomb Group 577th Bomb Squadron
- Service Numbers: O-742144
- Highest Rank: Second Lieutenant
- Role/Job: Pilot
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 392nd Bomb Group 577th Bomb Squadron
- Service Numbers: 16157077
- Highest Rank: Technical Sergeant
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 392nd Bomb Group 577th Bomb Squadron
- Service Numbers: 39038811
- Highest Rank: Staff Sergeant
Places
- Site type: Airfield
- Known as: North Pick
- Site type: Airfield
Missions
Events
| Event | Location | Date | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Crashed Failed to Return (FTR) |
12 August 1944 - 12 August 1944 |
Revisions
392nd Bomb Group Memorial Association. https://www.b24.net/aircraftSearch.php?t=023&Search=
8th Air Force Historical Society website: 492nd BG (H) page and Liberator # 42-95023 on aircraft page. Rob Edwards
MACR 15227 / Paul Andrews, Project Bits and Pieces, 8th Air Force Roll of Honor database
![An Air Raid Patrol Warden surveys the wreckage of a crashed B-24 Liberator (serial number 42-95023) of the 392nd Bomb Group near Cheshunt. Image stamped on reverse: 'Evening News.' [stamp], '349114.' [Censor no.] A printed caption was previously attached to the reverse, however this has been removed. Handwritten caption on reverse: '392 BG B-24 after mid air collision. 12/8/44.'](https://assets.americanairmuseum.com/s3fs-public/styles/teaser_thumb_x2/public/freeman/media-380465.jpg.webp?itok=_SERfmR_)