42-51247

A B-24 Liberator (serial number 42-51247) nicknamed "What a Sack" of the 93rd Bomb Group. Handwritten note on front of print: "Johnny's Flame." Handwritten note on reverse of print: '93 BG. 251247.' media-408373.jpg FRE 3763 A B-24 Liberator (serial number 42-51247) nicknamed "What a Sack" of the 93rd Bomb Group. Handwritten note on front of print: "Johnny's Flame." Handwritten note on reverse of print: '93 BG. 251247.' Roger Freeman Collection

IWM, Roger Freeman Collection

Object Number - FRE 3763 - A B-24 Liberator (serial number 42-51247) nicknamed "What a Sack" of the 93rd Bomb Group. Handwritten note on front of print: "Johnny's Flame."...

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Units served with

The insignia of the 448th Bomb Group.
  • Unit Hierarchy: Group
  • Air Force: Eighth Air Force
  • Type Category: Bombardment

People

  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 448th Bomb Group 715th Bomb Squadron
  • Service Numbers: 0831159
  • Highest Rank: Second Lieutenant
  • Role/Job: Pilot
  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 448th Bomb Group 715th Bomb Squadron
  • Highest Rank: Sergeant
  • Role/Job: waist gunner
  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 448th Bomb Group 715th Bomb Squadron
  • Service Numbers: 11120435, T-132946
  • Highest Rank: Flight Officer
  • Role/Job: Navigator
  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 448th Bomb Group 715th Bomb Squadron
  • Highest Rank: Second Lieutenant
  • Role/Job: Co-Pilot
  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 448th Bomb Group 715th Bomb Squadron
  • Highest Rank: Lieutenant
  • Role/Job: Bombardier

Events

Event Location Date Description

Other

Failed to Return (FTR)

Germany 3 March 1945

Revisions

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Sources

MACR 12885 / Paul Andrews, Project Bits and Pieces, 8th Air Force Roll of Honor database

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