UPL 22048

IMAGE
Download Image

By downloading this image, you are agreeing to our Terms and Conditions

B-24H-15-CF #41-29391 "Little Lulu" Code: 6L-M 466th BG - 787th BS "Little Lulu" was shot down by German fighters on 13 May 1944 with the Russell T. Swain Crew (Crew #712). Only Swain and the co-pilot, John F. Hardy, survived. They only survived because they were blown clear of the wreckage when the aircraft exploded.

Connections

See how this entry relates to other items in the archive by exploring the connections below.

Units

Three little girls hold up a balloon celebrating the 100th mission of the 466th Bomb Group in front of a B-24 Liberator (serial number 42-95592) nicknamed "Black Cat". Handwritten caption on reverse: 'On our 100 Mission party Day- 18 Aug 1944, Attlebridge, 466th- wouldn't it be something if we could identify these girls? How could I do it?'

466th Bomb Group

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

Aircraft

41-29391

  • Aircraft Type: B-24 Liberator
  • Nicknames: Little LuLu
  • Unit: 466th Bomb Group 787th Bomb Squadron

Locations

Aerial photograph of Attlebridge airfield, looking north, the fuel store and a T2 hangar are in the upper centre, 31 January 1946. Photograph taken by No. 90 Squadron, sortie number RAF/3G/TUD/UK/51. English Heritage (RAF Photography).

Attlebridge

  • Site type: Airfield
  • Known as: Attlebridge Arsenal, Station 120

Revisions

Date:
Contributor466thHistorian
ChangesCreated entry with collection, caption, unit associations, place associations and aircraft associations
Sources

466th BG Historian