UPL 13892

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B-24 Liberator 42-40182 'Porky II' This aircraft was lost on the 1st Aug 43 Ploesti raid. Pilot Rowland M Gentry crash landed into cornfield after leaving target. Waist gunner St Sgt Charles T Bridges was able to get out of A/C just before it exploded. 8 KIA 1 POW. MACR 2415.

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The insignia of the 44th Bomb Group.
  • Unit Hierarchy: Group
  • Air Force: Eighth Air Force
  • Type Category: Bombardment
A B-24 Liberator (serial number 42-95260) nicknamed "Lili Marlene" of the 66th Bomb Squadron, 44th Bomb Group flies in formation with two comrades. Handwritten caption on reverse: 'B-24 H & B-24 J OF 44th B.G. 66th Sqdn'
  • Unit Hierarchy: Squadron
  • Air Force: Eighth Air Force
  • Type Category: Bombardment

Aircraft

  • Aircraft Type: B-24 Liberator
  • Nicknames: Forky II
  • Unit: 44th Bomb Group 66th Bomb Squadron

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