42-72813 Queen Marlene

media-40068.jpeg UPL 40068 B-24 42-72813, "Queen Marlene", 44th Bomb Group, 66th Bomb Squadron. John Coughlin Photos

Photo courtesy of Mark J. Coughlin, son of John F. Coughlin.

Object Number - UPL 40068 - B-24 42-72813, "Queen Marlene", 44th Bomb Group, 66th Bomb Squadron.

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Units served with

The insignia of the 44th Bomb Group.

44th Bomb Group

  • Unit Hierarchy: Group
  • Air Force: Eighth Air Force
  • Type Category: Bombardment
A B-24 Liberator (serial number 42-95260) nicknamed "Lili Marlene" of the 66th Bomb Squadron, 44th Bomb Group flies in formation with two comrades. Handwritten caption on reverse: 'B-24 H & B-24 J OF 44th B.G. 66th Sqdn'

66th Bomb Squadron

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

People

Ray Carlton Gooden

  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 44th Bomb Group 66th Bomb Squadron
  • Highest Rank: Staff Sergeant
  • Role/Job: Waist Gunner

Edward W Goodnow

  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 44th Bomb Group 66th Bomb Squadron
  • Highest Rank: Lieutenant
  • Role/Job: Bombardier

Franklin P Hall

  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 44th Bomb Group 66th Bomb Squadron
  • Highest Rank: Staff Sergeant
  • Role/Job: Waist Gunner

Kenneth H Hall

  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 44th Bomb Group 66th Bomb Squadron
  • Service Numbers: 35323302
  • Highest Rank: Technical Sergeant
  • Role/Job: Radio Operator / Gunner

Harold B Hites

  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 44th Bomb Group 66th Bomb Squadron
  • Highest Rank: Technical Sergeant
  • Role/Job: Top Turret Gunner

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Events

Event Location Date Description

Other

Failed to Return (FTR)

France 21 January 1944

Revisions

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Sources

MACR 2252 / Paul Andrews, Project Bits and Pieces, 8th Air Force Roll of Honor database

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