42-52531 The Devil's Hostess
IWM, Roger Freeman Collection
Object Number - FRE 8433 - The nose art of a B-24 Liberator nicknamed "Devil's Hostess" of the 467th Bomb Group. Handwritten caption on reverse: '467th B.G., 8th Air Force.'
Crashed into a bungalow in Stalham, Norfolk on 11 April 1944, during the 467th Bomb Group's second combat mission. 7 members of the crew were killed, becoming the first combat losses of the unit.
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Units served with
- Unit Hierarchy: Group
- Air Force: Eighth Air Force
- Type Category: Bombardment
- Unit Hierarchy: Squadron
- Air Force: Eighth Air Force
- Type Category: Bombardment
People
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 467th Bomb Group 790th Bomb Squadron
- Highest Rank: Second Lieutenant
- Role/Job: Navigator
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 467th Bomb Group 790th Bomb Squadron
- Highest Rank: Technical Sergeant
- Role/Job: Engineer
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 467th Bomb Group 790th Bomb Squadron
- Highest Rank: Staff Sergeant
- Role/Job: Waist Gunner
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 467th Bomb Group 790th Bomb Squadron
- Highest Rank: Sergeant
- Role/Job: Gunner
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 467th Bomb Group 790th Bomb Squadron
Places
- Site type: Airfield
Missions
- Date: 11 April 1944
Events
| Event | Location | Date | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
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Crashed |
Stalham, Norfolk | 11 April 1944 |
