41-28978
This plane was brought into the 492nd from the replacement depot either as a replacement for planes lost on 19 May or as part of the J for H trade with the 458th for PROJECT AZON. We do not know which plane it replaced. 857th Squadron Code: 9H, Tail Code: -S (over-lined) To our knowledge this aircraft was never given a nickname or had any nose art painted on it. Transferred to 446th BG, 705th BS 705th Squadron Code: HN, Tail Code: P 5 Oct 44: landing accident at Flixton w/Rust Crew Salvaged 16 Oct 44 by 4th SAD
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| Event | Location | Date | Description |
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Assigned |
North Pickenham, England | 28 May 1944 | Replacement aircraft for the 857th BS, 492nd BG. Flew first mission 28 May 44. Total missions for the 492nd BG: 28 |
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Other Landing Accident |
Flixton, England | 16 October 1944 | |
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Other Salvaged |
16 October 1944 | Salvaged by 4th SAD | |
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Manufactured |
Tulsa, Oklahoma | ||
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Assigned |
Bungay, England | Transferred to 446th BG, 705th BS |
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