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Memorial at the crash site of B-24 Liberator (serial number 42-95592) Black Cat near Regensberg, Germany.

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Units

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

Richard J Farrington

  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 466th Bomb Group 784th Bomb Squadron
  • Service Numbers: O-713376
  • Highest Rank: First Lieutenant
  • Role/Job: Pilot

Aircraft

42-95592

  • Aircraft Type: B-24 Liberator
  • Nicknames: Black Cat
  • Unit: 466th Bomb Group 784th Bomb Squadron

Locations

Oberhinkofen

  • Site type: Aircraft crash site
  • Known as: Black Cat Memorial

Mission

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Image courtesy of Karen Seidler