FRE 662
IMAGEB-24 Liberators of the 44th Bomb Group line up for take off at Shipdham in 1943. The B-24D Liberator, 41-23818, Texan II, formerly, Bela, piloted by Lt. John B. Long and Lt. John F. McCormick, leads the lineup. One of her waist gunners is at his position. Image stamped on reverse : 'Passed for publication 16 FEB 1943 General Section Press & Censorship Bureau' and 'Reviewed and Passed U.S. Army 16 Feb 1943 Press Officer No. 21 E.T.O.' Printed caption on reverse: '21-25. Liberator bombers taxiing up to take off for the start of an operational patrol at their base "somewhere in England". And February 17th 1943 PN'
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Units
- Unit Hierarchy: Group
- Air Force: Eighth Air Force
- Type Category: Bombardment
People
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 44th Bomb Group 67th Bomb Squadron
- Service Numbers: O-439007
- Highest Rank: First Lieutenant
- Role/Job: Pilot
Aircraft
- Aircraft Type: B-24 Liberator
- Nicknames: - Texan II - Bela - Miss Marcie Ann
- Unit: 44th Bomb Group 67th Bomb Squadron
Locations
- Site type: Airfield
- Known as: Pathway