B-24D - Iron Ass - 42-40769. Prior to departure from the US for the UK and the 389th Bomb Group in June,1943. Iron Ass was shot down over Solingen, Germany. 1 12 43. Photo is of the Paul Lambert crew, May or June 1943. Flown from the U.S. to England by a 389th Bomb Group pilot named Hardison. Arrived overseas 17 Jun 43. Iron Ass, was originally in the 8th Air Force, the 389th Bomb Group (The Sky Scorpions), and the 566th Bomb Squadron. Call letter D. The airplane was involved in a landing accident at St. Mawgan, Cornwall, 1 Jul 43, en route to North Africa. The necessary repairs delayed its departure for the MTO. On arrival, probably after the 1 Aug 43 Ploesti mission, it was transferred to the 8th Air Force, the 93rd Bomb Group, and the 329th Bomb Squadron. Call letter X. The aircraft was lost. 01 12 43.