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The wreck of a B-24 Liberator (serial number 44-10521) nicknamed "Laden Maiden" of the 466th Bomb Group that has crash landed. Handwritten caption on reverse: '410521 U8-_K Laden Maiden 466 BG.'

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

Aircraft

  • Aircraft Type: B-24 Liberator
  • Nicknames: Laden Maid
  • Unit: 466th Bomb Group 786th Bomb Squadron

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Sources

IWM, Roger Freeman Collection