44-10600 Piccadilly Commando
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UPL 22978
Stunning shot of the 788th Squadron B-24 44-10600 "Piccadilly Commando" dropping napalm contained in cardboard cannisters. The target was German fortifications at Point de Grave, France, which were protecting the approaches to the port at Bordeaux. The target was attacked two days running with this photo taken on the second attack on 15th April 45.
Assigned to 788BS, 467BG, 8AF USAAF. Flew on 15-May-45 mission to Royan, dropping napalm for the 1st time on ground targets.
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Units served with
- Unit Hierarchy: Group
- Air Force: Eighth Air Force
- Type Category: Bombardment
- Unit Hierarchy: Squadron
- Air Force: Eighth Air Force
- Type Category: Bombardment
Places
- Site type: Airfield
- Known as: Marsworth
- Site type: Airfield
Missions
- Date: 15 April 1945
- Date: 14 April 1945
Events
Event | Location | Date | Description |
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Manufactured |
Willow Run, Ypsilanti Charter Twp, MI 48198, USA | Built at Ford for Consolidated. | |
Delivered |
Michigan, USA | Delivered to USAAF | |
Assigned |
Cheddington, UK | Assigned to 788BS, 467BG, 8AF USAAF. |