41-29131 Helfer College, Spirit of 46, Flying Patch
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UPL 13427
B-24H-1-CF, serial number 41-29131 "Flying Patch"
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Originally assigned to 446 Bomb Group. Transferred to 389th Bomb Group, 565th Bomb Squadron in November 1943 - named "Helfer College." Transferred to 392nd Bomb Group, 576th Bomb Squadron 12 February 1944 - named "Spirit of '46" and later "Flying Patch."
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Units served with
People
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 392nd Bomb Group
- Highest Rank: Second Lieutenant
- Role/Job: Co-Pilot
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 392nd Bomb Group
- Highest Rank: Second Lieutenant
- Role/Job: Bombardier
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 392nd Bomb Group
- Highest Rank: Staff Sergeant
- Role/Job: Tail Gunner
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 392nd Bomb Group
- Highest Rank: Flight Officer
- Role/Job: Navigator
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 392nd Bomb Group
- Highest Rank: Second Lieutenant
- Role/Job: Pilot
Places
Events
Event | Location | Date | Description |
---|---|---|---|
Other Failed to Return (FTR) |
Germany | 11 September 1944 |
Revisions
ContributorBill Morris
Changes
Sources
B-24 Nose Art Name Directory by Wallace R. Forman via Fort Worth Aviation Museum
www.b24bestweb.com via Fort Worth Aviation Museum
ContributorAAM
Changes
Sources
MACR 8847 / Paul Andrews, Project Bits and Pieces, 8th Air Force Roll of Honor database