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A battle damaged B-24J Liberator (serial number 44-40468) nicknamed "Mean Kid" of the 34th Bomb Group. Official caption printed on image: "ISAD. 15 June 44 (1531) W.P.U. Battle Damage. B24J. 44-0468. Manston F.A." Handwritten on reverse: '34th B.G. 8th Air Force'.
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A battle damaged B-24J Liberator (serial number 44-40468) nicknamed "Mean Kid" of the 34th Bomb Group. Official caption printed on image: "ISAD. 15 June 44 (1531) W.P.U. Battle Damage. B24J. 44-0468. Manston F.A." Handwritten on reverse: '34th B.G. 8th Air Force'.

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Units

The insignia of the 34th Bomb Group

34th Bomb Group

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

People

A battle damaged B-24J Liberator (serial number 44-40468) nicknamed "Mean Kid" of the 34th Bomb Group. Handwritten caption on reverse: 'B-24J-165-CO S/N 44-40468.'

Sam L Laskin

  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 34th Bomb Group 18th Bomb Squadron
  • Highest Rank: First Lieutenant
  • Role/Job: Pilot

Aircraft

A battle damaged B-24J Liberator (serial number 44-40468) nicknamed "Mean Kid" of the 34th Bomb Group. Handwritten caption on reverse: 'B-24J-165-CO S/N 44-40468.'

44-40468

  • Aircraft Type: B-24 Liberator
  • Nicknames: Mean Kid
  • Unit: 34th Bomb Group 18th Bomb Squadron

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Date: 8 Sep 2014 15:27:28
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Sources

IWM, Roger Freeman Collection