42-64478 Cabin in the Sky
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FRE 1884
A B-24 Liberator (H6-X, serial number 42-64478) nicknamed "Cabin in the Sky" of the 453rd Bomb Group in flight. Image via J Archer, via David Olds. Handwritten caption on reverse: 'Flak damaged B-24 of 453 BG during mission- ultimately shot down, only 3 survivors. 27/3/44.
Roger Freeman Collection
IWM, Roger Freeman Collection
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Units served with
- Unit Hierarchy: Group
- 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: 453rd Bomb Group 735th Bomb Squadron
- Highest Rank: Technical Sergeant
- Role/Job: Top Turret Gunner
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 453rd Bomb Group 735th Bomb Squadron
- Highest Rank: Lieutenant
- Role/Job: Navigator
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 453rd Bomb Group 735th Bomb Squadron
- Highest Rank: Staff Sergeant
- Role/Job: Ball Turret Gunner
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 453rd Bomb Group 735th Bomb Squadron
- Highest Rank: Major
- Role/Job: Pilot / Mission Pilot
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 453rd Bomb Group 735th Bomb Squadron
- Highest Rank: Technical Sergeant
- Role/Job: Radio Operator, Radio Operator Gunner
Places
- Site type: Airfield
Events
Event | Location | Date | Description |
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Other Failed to Return (FTR) Over Water (OW) |
Mediterranean Sea | 27 March 1944 |