42-110148 Lucky Strike
22 Apr 44: Accident with this aircraft with the R. Harris hitting parked plane, 44-40113, at North Pickenham. Perhaps this is why it wasn't flown on any missions until June. The name LUCKY STRIKE was given by the Harris Crew 612.
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Units served with
- Unit Hierarchy: Group
- Air Force: Eighth Air Force
- Type Category: Bombardment
- Unit Hierarchy: Squadron
- Air Force: Eighth Air Force
- Type Category: Bombardment
People
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 492nd Bomb Group 856th Bomb Squadron 801st Bomb Group
- Service Numbers: O-564743
- Highest Rank: Second Lieutenant
- Role/Job: Pilot
Places
- Site type: Airfield
- Known as: North Pick
Missions
Events
| Event | Location | Date | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Other Salvaged |
29 May 1945 | "War weary" | |
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Manufactured |
San Diego, California | Manufacturer at Consolidated - San Diego, California | |
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Delivered |
North Pickenham, England | Original aircraft for the 856th BS, 492nd BG. Total Missions with the 492nd BG:16 | |
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Assigned |
Hethel, England | Transferred to the 389th BG, 565th BS |
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