41-23724 - Flying Cock - Doodlebug
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The B-24D Liberator, 41-23724, named, Flying Cock, and, Doodlebug, from the 512th Bomb Squadron, in the 376th Bomb Group, and the 8th Air Force in the U.K. was temporarily detached (TDY) to the 9th Air Force in North Africa. Originally assigned to 409th Bomb Squadron, the 93rd Bomb Group, and the 8th Air Force, the bomber was badly damaged in a crash landing because of battle damage. 15 Jan 43. After being repaired, the plane was transferred to the 512th Bomb Squadron, in the 376th Bomb Group, and was flown on Operation Tidal Wave, the Ploesti oil refinery mission, piloted by James A. McAtee, and returned safely to Libya. The plane ended her days as a transport plane for the 449th Bomb Group.
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Units served with
- Unit Hierarchy: Group
- Air Force: Ninth Air Force
- Type Category: Bombardment
- Unit Hierarchy: Squadron
- Air Force: Eighth Air Force
- Type Category: Bombardment
- Unit Hierarchy: Group
- Air Force: Fifteenth Air Force
- Type Category: Bombardment
- Unit Hierarchy: Group
- Air Force: Eighth Air Force
- Type Category: Bombardment
People
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 93rd Bomb Group 407th Bomb Squadron
- Service Numbers: O-431013
- Highest Rank: Captain
- Role/Job: Pilot
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 93rd Bomb Group 409th Bomb Squadron
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 93rd Bomb Group 409th Bomb Squadron
- Highest Rank: First Lieutenant
- Role/Job: Navigator
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 93rd Bomb Group 409th Bomb Squadron
- Service Numbers: 13038776
- Highest Rank: Sergeant
- Role/Job: Gunner
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 93rd Bomb Group 409th Bomb Squadron
Missions
- Date: 1 August 1943
- Official Description:
Aircraft
Events
Event | Location | Date | Description |
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Crashed |
Benghazi, Libya | 15 January 1943 | Badly damaged in a crash landing due to battle damage on Jan 15, 43. |
Other Survived Ploesti |
Ploiești, Romania | 1 August 1943 | Flown on 1st Aug 43 Ploesti oil refinery raid, piloted by James A McAtee, returned safely to Libya. |
Assigned |
Benghazi, Libya | 409th BS, 93rd BG, 8th AF. | |
Assigned |
Benghazi, Libya | 512th BS, 376th BG |