42-50569 Times A Wastin

The nose art of a 466th Bomb Group B-24 Liberator nicknamed "Times A' Wastin'". Handwritten caption on reverse: '466th B.G., 8th Air Force.' media-414420.jpg FRE 8406 The nose art of a 466th Bomb Group B-24 Liberator nicknamed "Times A' Wastin'". Handwritten caption on reverse: '466th B.G., 8th Air Force.' Additional notes from 466th BG Historian: B-24J-1-FO #42-50569 "Times A' Waistin'" Code: 2U-H 466th BG - 785th BS Roger Freeman Collection

466th BG Historian

Object Number - FRE 8406 - The nose art of a 466th Bomb Group B-24 Liberator nicknamed "Times A' Wastin'". Handwritten caption on reverse: '466th B.G., 8th Air Force.'...

First 466th BG Mission - 18 June 1944

Last 466th BG Mission - 5 September 1944

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Three little girls hold up a balloon celebrating the 100th mission of the 466th Bomb Group in front of a B-24 Liberator (serial number 42-95592) nicknamed "Black Cat". Handwritten caption on reverse: 'On our 100 Mission party Day- 18 Aug 1944, Attlebridge, 466th- wouldn't it be something if we could identify these girls? How could I do it?'

466th Bomb Group

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

People

James Robert Atterholt

  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 466th Bomb Group 785th Bomb Squadron
  • Service Numbers: 15311439
  • Highest Rank: Staff Sergeant (3rd Grade)
  • Role/Job: Ball Turret Gunner

James Vincent Blakney

  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 466th Bomb Group 785th Bomb Squadron
  • Service Numbers: 33057528
  • Highest Rank: Technician Fourth Grade
  • Role/Job: Ground Crew Aircraft Mechanic

Daniel F Cahalane

  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 466th Bomb Group 784th Bomb Squadron 785th Bomb Squadron
  • Service Numbers: 35798069
  • Highest Rank: Technical Sergeant (2nd Grade)
  • Role/Job: Radio Operator

Charles N Carrigan

  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 466th Bomb Group 785th Bomb Squadron
  • Role/Job: Ground Crew Chief

Paul E Crantz

  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 466th Bomb Group 785th Bomb Squadron
  • Highest Rank: Second Lieutenant
  • Role/Job: Co-Pilot

Places

Aerial photograph of Attlebridge airfield, looking north, the fuel store and a T2 hangar are in the upper centre, 31 January 1946. Photograph taken by No. 90 Squadron, sortie number RAF/3G/TUD/UK/51. English Heritage (RAF Photography).

Attlebridge

  • Site type: Airfield
  • Known as: Attlebridge Arsenal, Station 120

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42-50569: Gallery (4 items)

The nose art of a 466th Bomb Group B-24 Liberator nicknamed "Times A' Wastin'". Handwritten caption on reverse: '466th B.G., 8th Air Force.'

Object number: FRE 8406 - The nose art of a 466th Bomb Group B-24 Liberator...

Object number: UPL 14476 - New engine for B-24J-1-FO #42-50569 "Times a'...

Object number: UPL 17205 - B-24J-1-FO #42-50569 "Time's A Waistin" 466th BG -...