UPL 19190
IMAGESt. Malo Island, defended by the Nazis, is hidden under bomb bursts when attacked by Consolidated B-24 Liberators during August 1944. NARA Ref No 342-FH-3A19197-54049AC. Right Centre - B-24J 42-50625 from the 565th BS, 389th BG, 8th AF and coded EE-Z. Destroyed on August 14,1944 after crash-landing at Hethel due to battle damage. It caught fire and was completely burnt, crew OK.
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Units
- Unit Hierarchy: Group
- Air Force: Eighth Air Force
- Type Category: Bombardment
- Unit Hierarchy: Squadron
- Air Force: Eighth Air Force
- Type Category: Bombardment
Aircraft
- Aircraft Type: B-24 Liberator
- Unit: 389th Bomb Group 565th Bomb Squadron
Locations
- Site type: Airfield