UPL 7416

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de Havilland DH98 Mosquito of the "Carpetbaggers" 492nd-801st BG. Probably taken at their base AAF 179 Harrington, England. Equipped with special Joan - Eleanor radio receivers and used to collect transmissions from OSS agents in enemy territory on missions nicknamed "Red Stocking".

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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.'

492nd Bomb Group

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

801st Bomb Group

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

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USAAF Photo.