44-10579 Pugnacious Princess Pat
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FRE 1518
The nose art of a B-24 Liberator (serial number 44-10579) nicknamed "Pugnacious Princess Pat" of the 389th Bomb Group. Image via Romack. Handwritten caption on reverse: '44-10579 RR-O, 389BG.'
Roger Freeman Collection
IWM, Roger Freeman Collection
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Units served with
People
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 389th Bomb Group 566th Bomb Squadron
- Service Numbers: O-696772
- Highest Rank: First Lieutenant
- Role/Job: Pilot
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 389th Bomb Group 566th Bomb Squadron
- Highest Rank: Technical Sergeant
- Role/Job: Top Turret Gunner
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 389th Bomb Group 566th Bomb Squadron
- Service Numbers: 18232463
- Highest Rank: Staff Sergeant
- Role/Job: Nose Gunner / Bombardier
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 389th Bomb Group 566th Bomb Squadron
- Highest Rank: Technical Sergeant
- Role/Job: Tail Gunner
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 389th Bomb Group 566th Bomb Squadron
- Highest Rank: Staff Sergeant
- Role/Job: Radio Operator, Radio Operator Gunner
Events
Event | Location | Date | Description |
---|---|---|---|
Other Failed to Return (FTR) |
Germany | 26 November 1944 |
Revisions
Contributorjmoore43
Changes
Sources
Updated the Production block number per info on the internet.
SOURCE: https://www.alternatewars.com/BBOW/Stats/B-24_Serials.htm
Contributorjmoore43
Changes
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Added the A/C nickname listed in the "Summary biography" sections of several crew including the pilot "Paul C Garrett".
ContributorAAM
Changes
Sources
MACR 11208 / Paul Andrews, Project Bits and Pieces, 8th Air Force Roll of Honor database