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Technical Sergeant John R Keller poses for a photo next to B-24J Liberator "44-40439" "Shady Lady" (389th BG / 566th BS) at BAD-2 Warton.

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Units

The insignia of the 389th Bomb Group.

389th Bomb Group

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

People

John R Keller

  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: Base Air Depot 2 315th Depot Repair Squadron
  • Service Numbers: 35220191
  • Highest Rank: Technical Sergeant
  • Role/Job: Hanger Chief

Aircraft

A bomber crew of the 389th Bomb Group with their B-24 Liberator (serial number 44-40439) nicknamed "Shady Lady".

44-40439

  • Aircraft Type: B-24 Liberator
  • Nicknames: Shady Lady
  • Unit: 389th Bomb Group 566th Bomb Squadron

Locations

Aerial photograph of Warton airfield looking north, the Ribble Estuary is on the left, 22 June 1949. Photograph taken by No. 58 Squadron, sortie number RAF/58/255. English Heritage (RAF Photography).

Warton

  • Site type: Airfield
  • Known as: BAD-2

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Date:
ContributorBAD-2 UK
ChangesChanges to unit associations
Sources

Details from research carried out by BAE Systems Warton Aerodrome Heritage Centre and "Bomble Bee".

Date:
ContributorBAD-2 UK
ChangesCreated entry with collection, caption, unit associations, person associations, place associations and aircraft associations
Sources

Details from research carried out by BAE Systems Warton Aerodrome Heritage Centre and "Bomble Bee".