1st Provisional Group

Group
A B-24 Liberator (serial number 41-11620) nicknamed "Edna Elizabeth" of the 98th Bomb Group, 15th Air Force. Image via J Moulin. Handwritten caption on reverse: '1st Provision Group, AFN 43 (or 1942?) 41-1620.' media-418556.jpg FRE 8900 A B-24 Liberator (serial number 41-11620) nicknamed "Edna Elizabeth" of the 1st Provisional Group. Image via J. Moulin. Handwritten caption on reverse : '1st Provision Group, AFN 43 or 1942 ?, 41-11620.'
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Object Number - FRE 8900 - A B-24 Liberator (serial number 41-11620) nicknamed "Edna Elizabeth" of the 1st Provisional Group. Image via J. Moulin. Handwritten caption on...

The 1st Provisional Group was established on 20 July 1942 at Lydda. It brought together the existing 9th Bomb Squadron and the Hal Bomb Squadron, which were operating the Middle East.

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Unit stations

Station Location Date

Established

Lydda 20 July 1942

Encompassing

People

Harry A Halverson

  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: Halverson Detachment 1st Provisional Group
  • Service Numbers: O-11444
  • Highest Rank: Colonel
  • Role/Job: Pilot

Aircraft

41-11620

  • Aircraft Type: B-24 Liberator
  • Nicknames: Edna Elizabeth
  • Unit: 376th Bomb Group 98th Bomb Group 343rd Bomb Squadron 512th Bomb Squadron 1st Provisional Group

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Sources

Air Force Combat Chronology

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