42-40321 Old Sack

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Units served with

The insignia of the 493rd Bomb Group.
  • Unit Hierarchy: Group
  • Air Force: Eighth Air Force
  • Type Category: Bombardment

People

  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 493rd Bomb Group 863rd Bomb Squadron
  • Service Numbers: O-751720
  • Highest Rank: Lieutenant
  • Role/Job: Co-Pilot
  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 493rd Bomb Group 863rd Bomb Squadron
  • Service Numbers: 19116157
  • Highest Rank: Staff Sergeant
  • Role/Job: Ball Turret Gunner
  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 493rd Bomb Group 863rd Bomb Squadron
  • Service Numbers: 38428480
  • Highest Rank: Technical Sergeant
  • Role/Job: Flight Engineer; Top Turret Gunner
  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 493rd Bomb Group 863rd Bomb Squadron
  • Service Numbers: O-805165
  • Highest Rank: Captain
  • Role/Job: Navigator, Squadron Navigator
  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 493rd Bomb Group 863rd Bomb Squadron
  • Service Numbers: 16127963
  • Highest Rank: Staff Sergeant
  • Role/Job: Tail Gunner

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Revisions

Date
ContributorDarren Jelley
Changes
Sources

removed all associations with 493rd BG
aircraft unknown to Group

"Old Sack" as named and flown byMajor Victor Aubry is confirmed as 44-40321

Date
Contributorphil marchese
Changes
Sources

Marchese, B-24 Identification Matrix

Date
Contributorphil marchese
Changes
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The uncamouflaged Old Sack is a J series. See b24bestweb.

Date
ContributorDarren Jelley
Changes
Sources

493rd BG Archives