44-40380 Kentucky Kloudhopper

media-16787.jpeg UPL 16787 B-24J-155-CO #44-40380 "Kentucky Kloudhopper"
493rd BG - 861st BS
This was the original a/c flown by Capt. Vernon Alexander who is from Lexington, KY.
Flew 3 combat missions with the 493rd BG before being transferred to the 803rd BS (Composite) and thence to the RAF 100 Group Vernon G Alexander Collection

correction to aircraft serial number
493rd BG archives

Object Number - UPL 16787 - B-24J-155-CO #44-40380 "Kentucky Kloudhopper" 493rd BG - 861st BS This was the original a/c flown by Capt. Vernon Alexander who is from Lexington,...

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Units served with

The insignia of the 493rd Bomb Group.

493rd Bomb Group

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

People

Vernon Gayle Alexander

  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 493rd Bomb Group 861st Bomb Squadron
  • Service Numbers: O-792667
  • Highest Rank: Captain
  • Role/Job: Pilot

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ContributorDarren Jelley
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493rd BG archives

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493rd BG archives
amended serial number

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Vernon Alexander

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