42-51093

UPL 16102 UPL 16102 B-24H-20-DT #42-51093 no name Code: 6L-W
466th BG - 787th BS

Just arrived aircraft, yet to be painted with squadron codes and group colors. Flying her first mission for the group in June, should would burned on her hardstand on 17 July 1944 due to an accident discharge of .50 guns into her fuel tanks. Thankfully there were no injuries. The damaged wing of B-24H-15-FO #42-52598 "Guess Who's Here" can be seen in the photos as well. 466th Bomb Group collection

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Object Number - UPL 16102 - B-24H-20-DT #42-51093 no name Code: 6L-W 466th BG - 787th BS Just arrived aircraft, yet to be painted with squadron codes and group colors. ...

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Units served with

Three little girls hold up a balloon celebrating the 100th mission of the 466th Bomb Group in front of a B-24 Liberator (serial number 42-95592) nicknamed "Black Cat". Handwritten caption on reverse: 'On our 100 Mission party Day- 18 Aug 1944, Attlebridge, 466th- wouldn't it be something if we could identify these girls? How could I do it?'

466th Bomb Group

  • Unit Hierarchy: Group
  • Air Force: Eighth Air Force
  • Type Category: Bombardment

People

Warren K Burt

  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 466th Bomb Group 787th Bomb Squadron
  • Highest Rank: Lieutenant Colonel
  • Role/Job: Pilot

Elmer J Romigh

  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 466th Bomb Group 787th Bomb Squadron
  • Service Numbers: O-672869
  • Highest Rank: Colonel
  • Role/Job: Pilot

Places

Aerial photograph of Attlebridge airfield, looking north, the fuel store and a T2 hangar are in the upper centre, 31 January 1946. Photograph taken by No. 90 Squadron, sortie number RAF/3G/TUD/UK/51. English Heritage (RAF Photography).

Attlebridge

  • Site type: Airfield
  • Known as: Attlebridge Arsenal, Station 120

Events

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Destroyed on Ground

Attlebridge, Norwich, Norfolk NR9, UK 16 June 1944 Burned when guns from another aircraft were accidentally discharged into the fuel tanks of this aircraft. Burned to ground. Total loss. No injuries

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