492nd Bomb Group
Group
IWM, Roger Freeman Collection
Object Number - FRE 8483 - A B-24D Liberator 'Carpetbagger' - extensively modified for specialised operations - taxiis on the perimeter track at Harrington airfield. Printed...
The 492nd Bomb Group, after flying similar missions to other heavy bomb groups until the late summer of 1944, took up 'Carpetbagger' missions, transporting agents, supplies and propaganda leaflets to southern France. The Group was taking on the role of the 801st Bomb Group (Provisional), which it superseded. In September 1944, the Group was also involved in supplying ground forces with petrol as they moved across France and into Belgium. In a very varied war service, the Group also conducted night bombardments in February and March 1945. The Group then resumed 'Carpetbagger' missions, this time over Germany, winning a Distinguished Unit Citation for their courageous efforts.
Commanding Officers
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 801st Bomb Group 492nd Bomb Group
- Service Numbers: O-022617
- Highest Rank: Colonel
- Role/Job: Commanding Officer, Pilot
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 306th Bomb Group 492nd Bomb Group
- Service Numbers: O-19467
- Highest Rank: Colonel
- Role/Job: Commanding Officer; Pilot
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 490th Bomb Group 801st Bomb Group 857th Bomb Squadron 492nd Bomb Group
- Service Numbers: O-363826
- Role/Job: Pilot
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: Headquarters (384th Bomb Group) 492nd Bomb Group
- Service Numbers: O-395147
- Highest Rank: Colonel
- Role/Job: Pilot
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Unit stations
| Station | Location | Date |
|---|---|---|
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Harrington | 13 August 1944 - 7 July 1945 |
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People
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 305th Bomb Group 406th Bomb Squadron 492nd Bomb Group
- Highest Rank: First Lieutenant
- Role/Job: Pilot
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 857th Bomb Squadron 492nd Bomb Group
- Service Numbers: O-719592
- Highest Rank: Second Lieutenant
- Role/Job: Pilot
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 801st Bomb Group 850th Bomb Squadron 492nd Bomb Group
- Service Numbers: 14132120 and O-688180
- Highest Rank: Second Lieutenant
- Role/Job: Bombardier
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 801st Bomb Group 492nd Bomb Group
- Service Numbers: O-706822
- Role/Job: Bombardier
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 482nd Bomb Group 36th Bomb Squadron 492nd Bomb Group
- Highest Rank: Second Lieutenant
- Role/Job: Co-Pilot
Aircraft
- Aircraft Type: B-24 Liberator
- Nicknames: Semi Eager, Blazing Betty
- Unit: 833rd Bomb Squadron 486th Bomb Group 492nd Bomb Group 492nd Bomb Group 856th Bomb Squadron
- Aircraft Type: B-17 Flying Fortress
- Nicknames: Floozie Flossy | Mary Ruth | The WeWa Special
- Unit: 303rd Bomb Group 801st Bomb Group 95th Bomb Group 336th Bomb Squadron 36th Bomb Squadron 492nd Bomb Group
- Aircraft Type: B-17 Flying Fortress
- Nicknames: Homesick Angel
- Unit: 492nd Bomb Group
- Aircraft Type: B-24 Liberator
- Unit: 801st Bomb Group 36th Bomb Squadron 492nd Bomb Group
- Aircraft Type: B-24 Liberator
- Unit: 801st Bomb Group 492nd Bomb Group
