41-51121 Niagara Special
Object Number - UPL 37957 - B-24H-25-DT #41-51121 "Niagara Special" 392nd BG - 578th BS Previously flew with the 492nd BG - 857th BS Shot down on 16 Jan 1945 The men are...
This plane came to the 492nd BG from the 491st BG as a replacement for one of the planes lost on 19 May 44. Transferred to the 392nd BG, 578th BS 16 Jan 45: Shot down by flak over Germany. After limping to France, the crew bailed out in Allied territory while the ship crashed near Mouaville. All 10 RTD (Returned To Duty)
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Units served with
- Unit Hierarchy: Group
- Air Force: Eighth Air Force
- Type Category: Bombardment
- Unit Hierarchy: Group
- Air Force: Eighth Air Force
- Type Category: Bombardment
- Unit Hierarchy: Squadron
- Air Force: Eighth Air Force
- Type Category: Bombardment
- Unit Hierarchy: Squadron
- Air Force: Eighth Air Force
- Type Category: Bombardment
Places
- Site type: Airfield
- Known as: North Pick
- Site type: Airfield
Missions
Events
| Event | Location | Date | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
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Other First 492nd BG Mission |
Berck-sur-Mer, France | 2 June 1944 | |
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Other Final 492nd BG Mission |
Brunswick, Germany | 5 August 1944 | |
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Other Shot Down |
Mouaville, France | 16 January 1945 | 93rd BG 10 bailed out successfully |
