42-50306 Dragon Lady
IWM, Roger Freeman Collection
Object Number - FRE 6607 - The nose art of a B-24 Liberator (RT-S, serial number 42-50306) nicknamed "Dragon Lady" of the 446th Bomb Group. Image via Albert R Krassman Jr
Aircraft crashed on take-off at Flixton (Bungay), killing all crew and 2 RAF ground crew.
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Units served with
People
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 446th Bomb Group 704th Bomb Squadron
- Highest Rank: Staff Sergeant
- Role/Job: Gunner
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 446th Bomb Group 704th Bomb Squadron
- Highest Rank: Flight Officer
- Role/Job: Co-Pilot
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 446th Bomb Group 704th Bomb Squadron
- Highest Rank: Technical Sergeant
- Role/Job: Radio Operator
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 446th Bomb Group 704th Bomb Squadron
- Highest Rank: Staff Sergeant
- Role/Job: Gunner
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 446th Bomb Group 704th Bomb Squadron
- Highest Rank: Staff Sergeant
- Role/Job: Gunner
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Missions
Events
| Event | Location | Date | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Crashed |
Bungay, Suffolk, UK | 27 April 1944 | See detailed report at: http://www.446bg.com/stories/case%20crash.pdf |
Revisions
Contributorgeneral ira snapsorter
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Sources
Added from MACR 15806 - http://www.fold3.com;
and detailed report from:
http://www.446bg.com/stories/case%20crash.pdf