UPL 15069

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The B-24 Liberator, #41-23809, 'HELLSADROPPIN II' - ' HELLSADROPPIN II ' was transferred to 448th Bomb Group, Jan 8, 1944, to become its first bomber air assembly ship, renamed, 'Painted Virgin' - 'You Cawn't Miss It' - and 'Checker Board' . This airplane should not be confused with the B-24D, SN # 41-23723, which was also named, 'HELLSADROPPIN'

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Units

The insignia of the 448th Bomb Group.
  • Unit Hierarchy: Group
  • Air Force: Eighth Air Force
  • Type Category: Bombardment
The insignia of the 93rd Bomb Group.
  • Unit Hierarchy: Group
  • Air Force: Eighth Air Force
  • Type Category: Bombardment

Aircraft

  • Aircraft Type: B-24 Liberator
  • Nicknames: Hellsadroppin II, Painted Virgin, You Cawnt Miss It, Checker Board
  • Unit: 448th Bomb Group 93rd Bomb Group 329th Bomb Squadron

Revisions

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Sources

Best Web - B-24 - # 42-23723

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Best Web - B-24 - SN # 41-23809 - ' HELLSADROPPIN II ' - 'Painted Virgin' - ' You Cawn't Miss It ' - ' Checkerboard '

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ContributorAl_Skiff
ChangesCreated entry with caption, unit associations, place associations, aircraft associations and mission associations