UPL 37149

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Donald Brent, Ernest G Maynard and Ernest Odelli of the 445th Bomb Group and their crew with a B-24 Liberator (serial number 42-50383) nicknamed "King Kong"

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A pathfinder B-24 Liberator (serial number 42-51681) of the 453rd Bomb Group flies in formation with a fellow Liberator of the 453rd and and a pathfinder Liberator of the 445th Bomb Group. Image via Alan Rowsell.

445th Bomb Group

  • Unit Hierarchy: Group
  • Air Force: Eighth Air Force
  • Type Category: Bombardment

People

Donald Eugene Brent

  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 445th Bomb Group 702nd Bomb Squadron
  • Service Numbers: O-747730
  • Highest Rank: First Lieutenant
  • Role/Job: Pilot

Ernest G Maynard

  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 445th Bomb Group 702nd Bomb Squadron
  • Service Numbers: 31266268
  • Highest Rank: Technical Sergeant
  • Role/Job: Flight Engineer

Melvin J Odelli

  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 445th Bomb Group 702nd Bomb Squadron
  • Service Numbers: 13156475
  • Role/Job: Gunner

Aircraft

42-50383

  • Aircraft Type: B-24 Liberator
  • Nicknames: King Kong
  • Unit: 445th Bomb Group 702nd Bomb Squadron

Revisions

Date:
ContributorEmily
ChangesChanges to collection, caption, unit associations, person associations and aircraft associations
Sources

Identified aircraft based on information at Mark Styling

Added caption, collection title and associated people and units

Date:
ContributorDJM
ChangesCreated entry
Sources

Personal Collection of Annette Maynard of Nashua, NH - C/O Don Madar