42-94759 The Sharon D
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UPL 22937
Consolidated B-24H-15-FO Liberator 42-94759 "The Sharon D" 845th Bomb Squadron, 489th Bomb Group, 8th Air Force. Pictured on a supply mission to Bricy Field, Orleans, France.
Assigned to 847BS, 489BG, 8AF USAAF. Transferred to 845BS, 489BG, 8AF USAAF. Transferred to 703BS, 445BG, 8AF USAAF.
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Units served with
- Unit Hierarchy: Group
- Air Force: Eighth Air Force
- Type Category: Bombardment
- Unit Hierarchy: Group
- Air Force: Eighth Air Force
- Type Category: Bombardment
- Unit Hierarchy: Squadron
- Air Force: Eighth Air Force
- Type Category: Bombardment
- Unit Hierarchy: Squadron
- Air Force: Eighth Air Force
- Type Category: Bombardment
- Unit Hierarchy: Squadron
- Air Force: Eighth Air Force
- Type Category: Bombardment
People
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 489th Bomb Group Headquarters Squadron (489th Bomb Group)
- Service Numbers: O-022050
- Highest Rank: Lieutenant Colonel
- Role/Job: Pilot; Group Commanding Officer
Places
- Site type: Airfield
- Known as: Holton
- Site type: Airfield
- Known as: Tivetshall
Events
Event | Location | Date | Description |
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Manufactured |
Willow Run, Ypsilanti Charter Twp, MI 48198, USA | Built at Ford for Consolidated. | |
Delivered |
Michigan, USA | Delivered to USAAF. | |
Assigned |
Halesworth IP19, UK | Assigned to 847BS, 489BG, 8AF USAAF. | |
Other Transferred |
Halesworth IP19, UK | Transferred to 845BS, 489BG, 8AF USAAF. | |
Other Transferred |
Tibenham, Norwich NR16, UK | Transferred to 703BS, 445BG, 8AF USAAF. |