44-50784

media-26237.jpeg UPL 26237 B-24M-10-FO #44-50784 Code: U8-U
466th BG - 786th BS
466th Bomb Group collection

466th BG Historian

Object Number - UPL 26237 - B-24M-10-FO #44-50784 Code: U8-U 466th BG - 786th BS

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Units served with

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

People

  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 466th Bomb Group 786th Bomb Squadron
  • Service Numbers: 35924494
  • Highest Rank: Staff Sergeant (3rd Grade)
  • Role/Job: Gunner
  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 466th Bomb Group 786th Bomb Squadron
  • Service Numbers: O-720351
  • Highest Rank: Second Lieutenant
  • Role/Job: Pilot
  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 466th Bomb Group 785th Bomb Squadron
  • Service Numbers: 35803657
  • Highest Rank: Technical Sergeant (2nd Grade)
  • Role/Job: Radio Operator

Places

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

Events

Event Location Date Description

Other

First 466th BG Combat Mission

4 March 1945 Aerodrome

Other

Final 466th BG Combat Mission

25 April 1945 Power Station

Revisions

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Removed photo of Peck's Bad Boys two which isn't this a/c

466th BG Historian

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Configuration and unit association conform but not confirmed

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AAM image.

Configuration details match the image of Peck's Bad Boys II.

Nickname alleged to 466th BG pilot and crew.

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466th BG Historian

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"Attlebridge Diaries" - John Woolnough
page 207

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Attlebridge Arsenal - Chris Brassfield
page 338

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