41-28840 L.O.N.I. League of Nations, Incorporated

B-24 was named "L.O.N.I." For (League Of Nations, Incorporated)

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Units served with

A B-17 Flying Fortress (serial number 44-8309) nicknamed "Ol' Buddy" of the 18th Bomb Squadron, 34th Bomb Group at Mendelsham. Pete Gray was the aircraft's crew chief. Handwritten caption on reverse: '18th B.S. 34th BG. Pete Gray C/C.'

18th Bomb Squadron

  • Unit Hierarchy: Squadron
  • Air Force: Eighth Air Force
  • Type Category: Bombardment
The insignia of the 34th Bomb Group

34th Bomb Group

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

People

Alex Antanovich

  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 34th Bomb Group 18th Bomb Squadron
  • Highest Rank: Sergeant
  • Role/Job: Ball Turret Gunner

George F Boyle

  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 34th Bomb Group 18th Bomb Squadron
  • Highest Rank: Second Lieutenant
  • Role/Job: Co-Pilot

Salvatore Saint Elmo

  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 34th Bomb Group 18th Bomb Squadron
  • Service Numbers: 31279796
  • Highest Rank: Staff Sergeant
  • Role/Job: Flight Engineer and Left Wing Gunner

Arthur M Hansen

  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 34th Bomb Group 18th Bomb Squadron
  • Highest Rank: Second Lieutenant
  • Role/Job: Pilot

Stephen Koch

  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 34th Bomb Group 18th Bomb Squadron
  • Highest Rank: Second Lieutenant
  • Role/Job: Bombardier

Missions

Events

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Failed to Return (FTR)

Germany 30 May 1944 Plane downed after 5th Mission payload dropped. Crashed at 12:30, German Time. Name was League Of Nations, Incorporated "L.O.N.I."

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Salvatore S. Elmo

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Information provided by crew member Flight Engineer, SS Salvatore S Elmo.

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Colorado Springs display describing B24-D and full lifecycle design and production highlights.

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David Elmo

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David Elmo, 2nd son.

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IARC

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IARC

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MACR 5238 / Paul Andrews, Project Bits and Pieces, 8th Air Force Roll of Honor database