42-51239 The Uninvited

The nose art of a B-24 Liberator (serial number 42-51239) nicknamed "The Uninvited" of the 482nd Bomb Group. media-394940.jpg FRE 7531 The nose art of a B-24 Liberator (serial number 42-51239) nicknamed "The Uninvited" of the 482nd Bomb Group. Roger Freeman Collection

IWM, Roger Freeman Collection

Object Number - FRE 7531 - The nose art of a B-24 Liberator (serial number 42-51239) nicknamed "The Uninvited" of the 482nd Bomb Group.

Assigned to 36BS, 482BG, 8AF USAAF. Failed to Return (FTR) from RCM (Radio Counter Measures) mission off Dutch coast 5-Feb-45, presumed lost to icing conditions. 10 x KIA MACR 12234

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Units served with

The insignia of the 36th Bomb Squadron (Radar Counter Measures).
  • Unit Hierarchy: Squadron
  • Air Force: Eighth Air Force
  • Type Category: Bombardment
Lieutenant John C "Red" Morgan of the 482nd Bomb Group with a B-17 Flying Fortress. Handwritten caption on reverse: 'Lt Red Morgan, Cong, Med of Hon.'
  • Unit Hierarchy: Group
  • Air Force: Eighth Air Force
  • Type Category: Bombardment

People

  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 482nd Bomb Group 36th Bomb Squadron
  • Highest Rank: Sergeant
  • Role/Job: Gunner
  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 482nd Bomb Group 36th Bomb Squadron
  • Highest Rank: Staff Sergeant
  • Role/Job: Engineer
  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 482nd Bomb Group 36th Bomb Squadron
  • Highest Rank: Sergeant
  • Role/Job: Gunner
  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 482nd Bomb Group 36th Bomb Squadron
  • Highest Rank: Sergeant
  • Role/Job: Gunner
  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 482nd Bomb Group 36th Bomb Squadron
  • Highest Rank: Sergeant
  • Role/Job: Gunner

Places

Events

Event Location Date Description

Crashed

Failed to Return (FTR)

North Sea off Dutch coast 5 February 1945 - 5 February 1945 Failed to Return (FTR) from RCM (Radio Counter Measures) mission off Dutch coast (5246 N, 0335 E) 5-Feb-45, presumed lost to icing conditions MACR 12234

Assigned

Harrington, UK Assigned to 36BS, 482BG, 8AF USAAF.

Revisions

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ContributorAl_Skiff
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MACR 12234 / Paul Andrews, Project Bits and Pieces, 8th Air Force Roll of Honor database
https://www.fold3.com/image/46714151

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Contributorjmoore43
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Added the A/C nickname listed in the A/C “Description” section.

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ContributorAl_Skiff
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Associated crew members.

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ContributorAl_Skiff
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Associated crew members.

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ContributorAAM
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MACR 12234 / Paul Andrews, Project Bits and Pieces, 8th Air Force Roll of Honor database

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