UPL 37807

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The B-24D, named, Ubangi Bag, 41-24194, with Col. K.K. Compton left side, Lt. John S. Young, right side. 1943
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The B-24-D-20-CO, Liberator bomber, Ubangi Bag - 41-24194 - in the 14th Air force - 308th Bomb Group - 374th Bomb Squadron. Col. K.K. Compton, left side photo. Lt. John S. Young, right side photo.

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Units

Three airmen of the 389th Bomb Group stand with a B-24 Liberator used as a Flight Assembly Ship. Image via Tim Bivens. Handwritten caption from Bivens: 'My friend remembers it being named "Bucksheesh Benny" that it was used to fly Jack Benny around USA shows. Says it flew in North Africa with Benny and was eventually assigned to 389th as a hack and later as a form-up ship. He thinks it was originally with another group (possibly 376th or 98th).' Handwritten caption on reverse: '389th BG Form-up ship.'

98th Bomb Group

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

People

Keith Karl Compton

  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 376th Bomb Group 409th Bomb Group 93rd Bomb Group
  • Service Numbers: O-22545 / 1849A
  • Highest Rank: Lieutenant General
  • Role/Job: Pilot - Squadron Commander - Commanding Officer

John Simmons Young

  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 98th Bomb Group 344th Bomb Squadron
  • Service Numbers: 18065717 / O-725567
  • Highest Rank: Major
  • Role/Job: Pilot

Aircraft

The B-24D, named, Ubangi Bag, 41-24194, with Col. K.K. Compton left side, Lt. John S. Young, right side. 1943

41-24194

  • Aircraft Type: B-24 Liberator
  • Nicknames: - Ubangi Bag
  • Unit: 98th Bomb Group 344th Bomb Squadron

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