UPL 32963

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"Like guardian angels over a close-knit formation of silver Consolidated B-24 Liberators, four North American P-51 Mustangs give top cover to the bombers. The bombers flying in formation, give each other mutual protection in case of attack by German fighters and work in closest liaison with the "little friends" who are ready to sweep out and attack any intruders. - Europe." - 735BS, 458BG, 8AF B-24's.

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Personnel of the 458th Bomb Group gather around a B-24 Liberator (serial number 41-29303) nicknamed "Liberty Lib" in order to transfer a casualty into a waiting ambulance. Image via Harry Holmes. Written on slide casing: '458th BG.'
  • Unit Hierarchy: Group
  • Air Force: Eighth Air Force
  • Type Category: Bombardment

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