42-52508 Libra
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FRE 6764
The nose art of a B-24 Liberator (serial number 42-52508) nicknamed "Libra ?" of the 486th Bomb Group. The nose art was painted by the artist Phillip S Brinkman.
Roger Freeman Collection
IWM, Roger Freeman Collection
Originally assigned to the 486th BG. Transferred from 834th BS to 833rd BS to become 4N-S at the beginning of July 1944. Transferred to the 857th BS, 492nd BG where it was still on inventory records in July of 1945.
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Units served with
People
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 486th Bomb Group 834th Bomb Squadron
- Role/Job: Pilot
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 486th Bomb Group 834th Bomb Squadron
- Service Numbers: 887058
- Highest Rank: First Lieutenant
- Role/Job: Bombardier; Navigator
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 486th Bomb Group 834th Bomb Squadron
- Role/Job: Waist Gunner
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Events
Event | Location | Date | Description |
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Manufactured |
Built at Consolidated. | ||
Assigned |
Assigned to 834BS 486BG, 8AF USAAF. | ||
Assigned |
Transferred to 833BS 486BG, 8AF USAAF. | ||
Assigned |
Transferred to 857BS, 492BG, 8AF USAAF. |