42-95026 Yankee Rebel

A B-24 Liberator (serial number 42-95026) nicknamed "Yankee Rebel" of the 389th Bomb Group gets an engine change. Written on slide casing: 'Yankee Rebel 389 BG.' media-395327.jpg FRE 6492 A B-24 Liberator (serial number 42-95026) nicknamed "Yankee Rebel" of the 389th Bomb Group gets an engine change. Written on slide casing: 'Yankee Rebel 389 BG.' Roger Freeman Collection

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Object Number - FRE 6492 - A B-24 Liberator (serial number 42-95026) nicknamed "Yankee Rebel" of the 389th Bomb Group gets an engine change. Written on slide casing: 'Yankee...

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Units served with

The insignia of the 389th Bomb Group.

389th Bomb Group

  • Unit Hierarchy: Group
  • Air Force: Eighth Air Force
  • Type Category: Bombardment

People

George Sam Abood

  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 389th Bomb Group 567th Bomb Squadron
  • Service Numbers: 33692385
  • Highest Rank: Staff Sergeant
  • Role/Job: Ball Turret Gunner / Waist Gunner

Peter F Dugandzic

  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 389th Bomb Group 567th Bomb Squadron
  • Service Numbers: O-822655
  • Highest Rank: Second Lieutenant
  • Role/Job: Co-Pilot

Eddie J Dugas

  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 389th Bomb Group 567th Bomb Squadron
  • Highest Rank: Staff Sergeant
  • Role/Job: Bombardier, Enlisted, Nose Gunner

Frank D Giovanni

  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 389th Bomb Group 567th Bomb Squadron
  • Highest Rank: Staff Sergeant
  • Role/Job: waist gunner

William M Hennes

  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 389th Bomb Group 567th Bomb Squadron
  • Highest Rank: Staff Sergeant
  • Role/Job: Tail Gunner

Places

Events

Event Location Date Description

Other

Failed to Return (FTR)

France 25 July 1944

Revisions

Date
ContributorGeorganne Henson
Changes
Sources

Total of 6 missions flown on the aircraft. Source: Georganne Henson (granddaughter)

Date
ContributorAAM
Changes
Sources

MACR 8668 / Paul Andrews, Project Bits and Pieces, 8th Air Force Roll of Honor database

42-95026: Gallery (2 items)

A B-24 Liberator (serial number 42-95026) nicknamed "Yankee Rebel" of the 389th Bomb Group gets an engine change. Written on slide casing: 'Yankee Rebel 389 BG HP.'

Object number: FRE 6489 - A B-24 Liberator (serial number 42-95026)...

A B-24 Liberator (serial number 42-95026) nicknamed "Yankee Rebel" of the 389th Bomb Group gets an engine change. Written on slide casing: 'Yankee Rebel 389 BG.'

Object number: FRE 6492 - A B-24 Liberator (serial number 42-95026)...