UPL 7441

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The crash site of B-24H-15-FO #42-52562. The Prosper Pinto Crew were aboard on 27 March 1944 when after experiencing engine trouble after takeoff, the attempted to turn around in a thick overcast and return to base. As many aircraft were still climbing out through the fog and cloud, this proved fatal. They collided with the Robert L. Mogford Crew flying B-24H-15-CF #41-29364. All 20 men on both planes were KIA. This aircraft came down near Northall Green, Norfolk.

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Three little girls hold up a balloon celebrating the 100th mission of the 466th Bomb Group in front of a B-24 Liberator (serial number 42-95592) nicknamed "Black Cat". Handwritten caption on reverse: 'On our 100 Mission party Day- 18 Aug 1944, Attlebridge, 466th- wouldn't it be something if we could identify these girls? How could I do it?'

466th Bomb Group

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

Aircraft

42-52562

  • Aircraft Type: B-24 Liberator
  • Unit: 466th Bomb Group 785th Bomb Squadron

Locations

Aerial photograph of Attlebridge airfield, looking north, the fuel store and a T2 hangar are in the upper centre, 31 January 1946. Photograph taken by No. 90 Squadron, sortie number RAF/3G/TUD/UK/51. English Heritage (RAF Photography).

Attlebridge

  • Site type: Airfield
  • Known as: Attlebridge Arsenal, Station 120

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