UPL 37958

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B-24H-20-CF #42-50313 "Wabash Cannon Ball" Code: 9H-A 492nd BG - 857th BS Later transferred to the 856th BS and coded 5Z-O then transferred to the 392nd BG - 578th BS and coded EC-W

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The insignia of the 392nd Bomb Group.
  • Unit Hierarchy: Group
  • Air Force: Eighth Air Force
  • Type Category: Bombardment
A B-24D Liberator 'Carpetbagger' - extensively modified for specialised operations - taxiis on the perimeter track at Harrington airfield. Printed caption on reverse: 'A Carpetbagger B-24D taxiing on the perimeter at Harrington. Photo - "Red" Monaghan.'
  • Unit Hierarchy: Group
  • Air Force: Eighth Air Force
  • Type Category: Bombardment
A Swedish Soldier guards a B-24 Liberator (serial number 44-40159) nicknamed "Boulder Buff" of the 492nd Bomb Group that has landed in Sweden.
  • Unit Hierarchy: Group
  • Air Force: Eighth Air Force
  • Type Category: Bombardment

Aircraft

  • Aircraft Type: B-24 Liberator
  • Nicknames: Wabash Cannon Ball
  • Unit: 392nd Bomb Group Headquarters (492nd Bomb Group) 578th Bomb Squadron 856th Bomb Squadron 857th Bomb Squadron

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