UPL 37701

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story: B-24 Bombardier ~ 2Lt Frederick W. Smickle, Jr. ~ KIA 31 MAR 1945 ~ "Operation Carpetbagger" ~ 856th Bomb Squadron

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A B-24D Liberator 'Carpetbagger' - extensively modified for specialised operations - taxiis on the perimeter track at Harrington airfield. Printed caption on reverse: 'A Carpetbagger B-24D taxiing on the perimeter at Harrington. Photo - "Red" Monaghan.'
  • Unit Hierarchy: Group
  • Air Force: Eighth Air Force
  • Type Category: Bombardment

People

  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 856th Bomb Squadron 492nd Bomb Group
  • Service Numbers: O-785613
  • Highest Rank: Second Lieutenant
  • Role/Job: Bombardier

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A.L.D. II