41-29146 Nita

Nita was flown by Pilot Lyle J. Peck in Mission 8A 851, Operation Varsity, supporting the crossing of the Rhine. Nita attacked the airfield at Achmer Germany. Light flack reported.

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

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  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 445th Bomb Group 702nd Bomb Squadron
  • Highest Rank: Technical Sergeant (2nd Grade)
  • Role/Job: Flight Engineer/ Gunner

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Harry A. Berger logbook and American Museum site

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Harry A. Berger logbook

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Harry A. Berger logbook

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Harry A. Berger logbook.

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Harry A. Berger logbook

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B-24 Nose Art Name Directory by Wallace R. Forman via Fort Worth Aviation Museum