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B-24 Liberators of the 467th Bomb Group lined up at RAF Welford. B-24 (4z-E+, serial number 42-94910) is visible in the foreground. It was taken during the first couple of days (most likely 15 or 16 Sept 1944) of the ‘Trucking Missions” that started 12 Sept 1944. The 467th had a key role in ferrying fuel to bases on the continent to support Patton’s 3rd Army. Prior to Rackheath being ready to support the transfer of fuel, the 467th (along with other bomb groups of the 2nd AD) used the RAF bases at Welford, Horsham and Beaulieu. The foremost aircraft in the front row is B-24H-20-FO "No Name” 42-94910. The aircraft immediate behind ‘910' is B-24H-15-CF "Tender Comrade” 41-29369. Next is B-24H-20-DT 'Wolves Inc.' 41-28981 and then B-24H-15-CF 'Slick Chick' 41-29388. The next is thought to be B-24J-140-CO "Old Iron Pants/The Perfect Lady” 42-110168. In the rear row, the first aircraft can’t be identified. The second aircraft is B-24H-20-FO ’No Name' 42-94963. Next is B-24H-15-CF 'Slugger Jr.' 41-29397. The next aircraft can’t be determined. The next, and last identified, is our favorite...B-24H-15-FO “Witchcraft" 42-52534. It is thought that the aircraft in the very far distance on the left are gliders (CG-4a’s?) used by the 101st Airborne that was stationed at Welford. Handwritten caption on reverse: 'Rackheath.'

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Units

Unofficial emblem of the 467th Bomb Group.
  • Unit Hierarchy: Group
  • Air Force: Eighth Air Force
  • Type Category: Bombardment

Aircraft

The nose art of a B-24 Liberator (4Z-V+) nicknamed "Wolves Inc." of the 791st Bomb Squadron, 467th Bomb Group. Handwritten caption on reverse: '467th B.G., 4Z-V+.'
  • Aircraft Type: B-24 Liberator
  • Nicknames: Wolves Inc.
  • Unit: 467th Bomb Group 789th Bomb Squadron 791st Bomb Squadron
  • Aircraft Type: B-24 Liberator
  • Nicknames: Tender Comrade
  • Unit: 467th Bomb Group Base Air Depot 2 791st Bomb Squadron
B-24 Liberators of the 467th Bomb Group lined up at Rackheath. B-24 (4z-E+, serial number 42-94910) is visible in the foreground. Handwritten caption on reverse: 'Rackheath.'
  • Aircraft Type: B-24 Liberator
  • Nicknames: Slick Chick
  • Unit: 467th Bomb Group 788th Bomb Squadron
A B-24 Liberator (Q2-M_, serial number 42-52534) nicknamed "Witchcraft" of the 467th Bomb Group in flight.
  • Aircraft Type: B-24 Liberator
  • Nicknames: Witchcraft
  • Unit: 467th Bomb Group 790th Bomb Squadron

Locations

B-24 Liberators of the 467th Bomb Group lined up at Rackheath. B-24 (4z-E+, serial number 42-94910) is visible in the foreground. Handwritten caption on reverse: 'Rackheath.'
  • Site type: Airfield
  • Known as: Welford Park

Revisions

Date:
ContributorLucy May
ChangesChanges to caption, place associations and aircraft associations
Sources

Location and aircraft identified by the 467th Bomb Group Association, with thanks to J. Peter Horne, archivist and Vice President of the Association for sharing the information with the American Air Museum.

Date:
ContributorAAM
ChangesAAM ingest
Sources

IWM, Roger Freeman Collection