42-50319 Profit Without Loss

media-15880.jpeg UPL 15880 Head Wind Herky was a B-24H-20 CF, 42-50319, squadron ID: WV-Z, assigned to the 702nd Bomb Squadron, 445th Bomb Group. She flew 73 missions with the 445th before returning to the ZI on 20 May 45 and salvaged 29 Oct 45 in Altus, Oklahoma. 445th Bomb Group collection

Aircraft Record card and mission load list data from the National Archives.

Object Number - UPL 15880 - Head Wind Herky was a B-24H-20 CF, 42-50319, squadron ID: WV-Z, assigned to the 702nd Bomb Squadron, 445th Bomb Group. She flew 73 missions with the...

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A pathfinder B-24 Liberator (serial number 42-51681) of the 453rd Bomb Group flies in formation with a fellow Liberator of the 453rd and and a pathfinder Liberator of the 445th Bomb Group. Image via Alan Rowsell.
  • Unit Hierarchy: Group
  • Air Force: Eighth Air Force
  • Type Category: Bombardment

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  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 445th Bomb Group 702nd Bomb Squadron
  • Highest Rank: Technical Sergeant (2nd Grade)
  • Role/Job: Flight Engineer/ Gunner
  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 20th Combat Bomb Wing 381st Bomb Group 93rd Bomb Group Headquarters (381st Bomb Group)
  • Service Numbers: O-21383
  • Highest Rank: Colonel
  • Role/Job: Commanding Officer 93rd , Air Executive, Deputy Wing Commander

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Added from information provided in UPL 15880 by Michael Simpson (B24Mike)

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