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The B-24D, Margaret Ann II. B-24 - D - 30 - CO. 42-40071. In the 8th Air Force, the 44th Bomb Group - The Flying 8 Balls, and the 68th Bomb Squadron.

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Units

The insignia of the 44th Bomb Group.

44th Bomb Group

  • Unit Hierarchy: Group
  • Air Force: Eighth Air Force
  • Type Category: Bombardment
B-24 Liberators of the 44th Bomb Group line up for takeoff at Shipdham in 1943. The 'Flying Eight-Ball' emblem of the 68th Bomb Squadron is visible on the nose of the leading aircraft. Image stamped with field press censor, 1943. Press Agency photograph- original printed caption has been removed.

68th Bomb Squadron

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

People

Coleman S Whitaker

  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 44th Bomb Group 68th Bomb Squadron
  • Service Numbers: O-885920
  • Highest Rank: First Lieutenant
  • Role/Job: Pilot

Aircraft

42-40071

  • Aircraft Type: B-24 Liberator
  • Nicknames: - Margaret Ann II
  • Unit: 44th Bomb Group 68th Bomb Squadron

Locations

Berca

  • Site type: Airfield
  • Known as: Berka, al Birkah

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