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Consolidated B-24J-130-CO Liberator “Don’t Cry Baby” (EE Q-) 42-110084 565th Bomb Squadron, 389th Bomb Group, 8th Air Force. Pictured after crash landing at Challock, Kent, England 17-Jul-44. Mission to Belfort, France. Note that both inboard engines have the props feathered. NARA Ref 342-FH-3A15365-62399AC.

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The insignia of the 389th Bomb Group.

389th Bomb Group

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

Personnel of the 389th Bomb Group stand atop the engine of a B-24 Liberator (serial number 42-40787) nicknamed "Vagabond King". Sitting (left to right): Staff Sergeant David C Shattles, Staff Sergeant Louis H Raines, Corporal Alfred P Rossi. Standing (left to right)Second Lieutenant Masco, First Lieutenant Marvin Mendlesohn, First Lieutenant George A Brinton, Captain John B. McCormick, Staff Sergeant William J Budai, Staff Sergeant Richard W Weaver

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565th Bomb Squadron

Unit Hierarchy: Squadron
Air Force: Eighth Air Force
Type Category: Bombardment

Aircraft

42-110084

Aircraft Type: B-24 Liberator
Nicknames: Dont Cry Baby
Unit: 389th Bomb Group 565th Bomb Squadron

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Date: 6 Aug 2016 17:58:02

ContributorAl_Skiff

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