42-94937 Call Me Savage
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UPL 22508
Nose art of B-24H Serial # 42-94937 (photo from http://www.b24bestweb.com/callmesavage.htm)
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B-24H #42-94937 "Call Me Savage" was first assigned to the 490th Bomb Group/849th Bomb Squadron at Eye. Transferred to the 493rd Bomb Group/862nd Bomb Squadron at Debach. 493rd BG Pilot Richard B. Lewis flew it on the 25 July 1944 support mission West of Saint-Lô, Normandy, France.
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Units served with
- Unit Hierarchy: Group
- Air Force: Eighth Air Force
- Type Category: Bombardment
- Unit Hierarchy: Group
- Air Force: Eighth Air Force
- Type Category: Bombardment
- Unit Hierarchy: Squadron
- Air Force: Eighth Air Force
- Type Category: Bombardment
- Unit Hierarchy: Squadron
- Air Force: Eighth Air Force
- Type Category: Bombardment
People
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 493rd Bomb Group 862nd Bomb Squadron
- Service Numbers: 17072090 and O-699640
- Highest Rank: First Lieutenant
- Role/Job: Pilot
Missions
- Date: 25 July 1944
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Sources
42-94937
"Angel On My Wing" by 493rd BG Pilot Richard B. Mewis
http://www.801492.org/Air%20Crew/B24sBySN/937%2042-94937%20Call%20Me%20…