42-50806 Louisiana Belle

Louisiana Belle UPL 81928 UPL 81928 B-24 42-50806 'Louisiana Belle', 68BS, 44BG.
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Object Number - UPL 81928 - B-24 42-50806 'Louisiana Belle', 68BS, 44BG.

Assigned to 68BS, 44BG, 8AF USAAF.

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Units served with

The insignia of the 44th Bomb Group.
  • Unit Hierarchy: Group
  • Air Force: Eighth Air Force
  • Type Category: Bombardment
B-24 Liberators of the 44th Bomb Group line up for takeoff at Shipdham in 1943. The 'Flying Eight-Ball' emblem of the 68th Bomb Squadron is visible on the nose of the leading aircraft. Image stamped with field press censor, 1943. Press Agency photograph- original printed caption has been removed.
  • Unit Hierarchy: Squadron
  • Air Force: Eighth Air Force
  • Type Category: Bombardment

People

  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 44th Bomb Group 68th Bomb Squadron
  • Service Numbers: 31344303
  • Highest Rank: Staff Sergeant
  • Role/Job: Gunner
Corky
  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 44th Bomb Group 68th Bomb Squadron
  • Service Numbers: O-2056682
  • Highest Rank: Colonel
  • Role/Job: Bombardier

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