42-40730[]
AIRCRAFT TYPE: B-24D-90 MANUFACTURE: CO
CONSTRUCTION #: 1807 SERIES NUMBER: 33 / 45
DATE BUILT: 00 May 1943 DATE ACCEPTED: 29 April 1943 DATE SOC: 14 July 1943
NOSE TYPE: Greenhouse
| AIR FORCE | WING | GROUP | SQUADRON | DATE OF SERVICE |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8th AF | 389th | 566th | 16 June 1943 – 03 July 1943 | |
| 9th AF | 389th | 566th | 03 July 1943 – 14 July 1943 |
| GROUP MARKINGS | SQUADRON | ID MARKINGS | DATE ASSIGNED | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G- | 23 June 1943 |
- AIRCRAFT NAME:
- FINAL LOCATION:: Messina, Italy
- MACR: 9
HISTORY[]
| # | DATE | MISSION | PILOT | COMMENTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28 May 43 | Airfield Location: San Diego |
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| 30 Apr 43 | Airfield Location: Tucson, AZ |
CO - modification center # 2 Proj: 92067-R 05 / 24 | ||
| 21 May 43 | Airfield Location: Long Beach AAF, CA, CO |
Douglas Aircraft modification Center ATC – S&M | ||
| 21 May 43 | Airfield Location: Topeka Field, KS |
Assigned to 389th BG | ||
| 28 May 43 | Airfield Location: Lincoln AAF, NE |
POM - Prepare for Overseas movement | ||
| 01 Jun 43 | Airfield Location: Dow Field, ME |
Overseas departure field | ||
| 16 Jun 43 | Airfield Location: Langford Lodge, N. Ireland |
UGLY - 8th AF Modification Center | ||
| 22 Jun 43 | Airfield Location: Hethel Field |
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| 03 Jul 43 | Airfield Location: Airfield Location: Benghazi, Libya (Berka 10) |
ACHE assigned to 9th AF | ||
| 1 | 9 Jul 43 | Maleme, Crete target: airfield |
1st Lt. Brown | |
| 2 | 11 Jul 43 | Reggio di Calabria, Italy target: port facilities |
1st Lt. Brown | |
| 3 | 12 Jul 43 | Reggio di Calabria, Italy target: port facilities |
1st Lt. Brown | |
| 4 | 14 Jul 43 | Messina, Italy target: port facilities |
1st Lt. Brown | Combat damage (AA): SOC |