UPL 14561

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B-24 Liberator #4124234 'Mr 5 X 5' a 1st Aug 43 Ploesti survivor returning to Benghazi, Libya, seemingly after a nose wheel collapse.

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Units

The insignia of the 44th Bomb Group.
  • Unit Hierarchy: Group
  • Air Force: Eighth Air Force
  • Type Category: Bombardment
A B-24 Liberator (serial number 42-95260) nicknamed "Lili Marlene" of the 66th Bomb Squadron, 44th Bomb Group flies in formation with two comrades. Handwritten caption on reverse: 'B-24 H & B-24 J OF 44th B.G. 66th Sqdn'
  • Unit Hierarchy: Squadron
  • Air Force: Eighth Air Force
  • Type Category: Bombardment

Aircraft

  • Aircraft Type: B-24 Liberator
  • Nicknames: Mr 5 X 5
  • Unit: 44th Bomb Group 506th Bomb Squadron 66th Bomb Squadron

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ContributorAl_Skiff
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