42-41158 Sack Time Sally
In September 1943 the 13th was dissolved, and the aircraft were turned over to the 333rd Sub Depot of Grenier Field whilst the 13 A/S sqn awaited the impending moving orders. in December 1943 the squadron was re-named the 493rd BG, 863rd BS. they did this without any aircraft attached.
Information from the History of the 13th Antisubmarine Squadron, original documents.
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Object Number - UPL 39501 - B-24D 42-41158 'IV F -Sack Time Sally' - 13th Antisubmarine squadron - Port Side photo- Starboard has '8 BALL - IV F' In September 1943 the...
'Sack Time Sally' was assigned to the 13th anti-submarine squadron. Shown here with the 13th A/S logo on the side of the aircraft.
When the 13th anti-submarine squadron was disbanded in September 1943, the aircraft were turned over to the 333rd Sub Depot of Grenier Field. (from the 13th A/S sqdn monthly history September 1943)
After a temporary assignment to the 471st BG, the 13th A/S squadron became the 493rd BG, 863rd BS in November 1943.
However, this aircraft did make it to McCook, Nebraska, with the 493rd BG where it was listed in an accident report :-
440427 B-24D 42-41158 861BS 493BG McCook AAF, McCook, NE 2 TACGC 3 No Pilot USA
Note it was listed with the 861st BS at the time.
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Places
- Site type: Airfield
- Known as: Manchester Airport, New Hampshire
Events
| Event | Location | Date | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
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Manufactured |
Consolidated San Diego, CA | Built at Consolidated, San Diego, California |
Revisions
removed association with the 493rd BG.
aircraft never served with the Group
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removed association to Debach.
Aircraftserved with 13th Anti-Submarine squadron. transferred to 863rd on formation 493rd BG
did not serve from Debach
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