UPL 23019

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S/Sgt J T Sipkovsky [Lorain, Ohio], inspects an American Consolidated B-24H Liberator bomber (41-28641 [A5+KB] KG200 (ex 41-28641 'Chee Chee' 8th AF / 453BG /732BS) , captured by the Germans and left on the Airdrome at Salsburg, Austria as they hastily retreated. Personal note made by Major Frank E Sullivan, Gp Ops Officer, reads "Lt. Turner and full crew, on a practice mission, was apparently beaconed into enemy territory and are missing in action. " NARA Ref 342-FH-3A05038-58057AC.

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Units

Colonel Larry Thomas of the 453rd Bomb Group. Handwritten caption on reverse: 'Col Larry Thomas 453BG.'
  • Unit Hierarchy: Group
  • Air Force: Eighth Air Force
  • Type Category: Bombardment

Aircraft

  • Aircraft Type: B-24 Liberator
  • Nicknames: Cee Gee
  • Unit: 453rd Bomb Group 732nd Bomb Squadron

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