42-50318 Satan's Little Sister

A B-24 Liberator (serial number 42-50318) of the 446th Bomb Group drops its load over the target area in Orleans, France during a mission with fellow Liberators. Printed caption on reverse: '81185 AC- Consolidated B-24's drop tons of bombs on the Nazi airdrome at Orleans, France during a raid on 14 June 1944.' media-380575.jpg FRE 1754 A B-24 Liberator (serial number 42-50318) of the 446th Bomb Group drops its load over the target area in Orleans, France during a mission with fellow Liberators. Printed caption on reverse: '81185 AC- Consolidated B-24's drop tons of bombs on the Nazi airdrome at Orleans, France during a raid on 14 June 1944.' Roger Freeman Collection

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Object Number - FRE 1754 - A B-24 Liberator (serial number 42-50318) of the 446th Bomb Group drops its load over the target area in Orleans, France during a mission with fellow...

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The insignia of the 706th Bomb Squadron, 446th Bomb Group.

Sylvester M Novak

  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 446th Bomb Group 706th Bomb Squadron
  • Service Numbers: 33705725
  • Highest Rank: Sergeant
  • Role/Job: Waist Gunner

Frederick J O'Dell

  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 446th Bomb Group 706th Bomb Squadron
  • Service Numbers: 15300850
  • Highest Rank: Sergeant
  • Role/Job: Waist Gunner

James E Peavley

  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 446th Bomb Group 706th Bomb Squadron
  • Service Numbers: 14194436
  • Highest Rank: Staff Sergeant
  • Role/Job: Gunner

Dean Marvin Peppmeier

  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 446th Bomb Group 706th Bomb Squadron
  • Service Numbers: O-819412
  • Highest Rank: Second Lieutenant
  • Role/Job: Pilot
The insignia of the 706th Bomb Squadron, 446th Bomb Group.

Herbert Rubin

  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 446th Bomb Group 706th Bomb Squadron
  • Service Numbers: O-699503
  • Highest Rank: Second Lieutenant
  • Role/Job: Navigator

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Failed to Return (FTR)

Belgium 26 August 1944

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Contributorjmoore43
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Added A/C nickname listed in the "Summary biography" of the pilot, Dean Marvin Peppmeier and other crew.

 

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Contributor466thHistorian
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https://www.worldwarphotos.info/gallery/usa/aircrafts-2-3/b-24-bomber/b…

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ContributorAAM
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MACR 8472 / Paul Andrews, Project Bits and Pieces, 8th Air Force Roll of Honor database

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