44-40245 - Skerby
Punctuation removed from aircraft name for uniformity and clarity. - Kickapoo
Object Number - FRE 1544 - B-24 Liberators of the 389th Bomb Group fly in formation during a mission. B-24 (HP-J), serial number 44-40245, named 'Skerby', is visible in the...
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Units served with
People
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 389th Bomb Group 567th Bomb Squadron
- Service Numbers: O-928832
- Highest Rank: Second Lieutenant
- Role/Job: Co-Pilot
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 389th Bomb Group 567th Bomb Squadron
- Service Numbers: 36817435
- Highest Rank: Technical Sergeant
- Role/Job: Top Turret Gunner, Aerial Engineer
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 389th Bomb Group 567th Bomb Squadron
- Highest Rank: Technical Sergeant
- Role/Job: Radio Operator
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 389th Bomb Group 567th Bomb Squadron
- Service Numbers: 37728008
- Highest Rank: Staff Sergeant
- Role/Job: Bombardier, Enlisted, Nose Gunner
Events
| Event | Location | Date | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Other Failed to Return (FTR) |
Germany | 24 March 1945 |
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ContributorEmily
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Markings gleaned from associated image of aircraft
Nickname from: http://www.lipper.cc/8th_AF/pages/B-24_389BG_Mission262_RCLs.pdf
ContributorAAM
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Sources
MACR 13536 / Paul Andrews, Project Bits and Pieces, 8th Air Force Roll of Honor database