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A B-24 Liberator (H6-X, serial number 42-64478) nicknamed "Cabin in the Sky" of the 453rd Bomb Group in flight. Image via J Archer, via David Olds. Handwritten caption on reverse: 'Flak damaged B-24 of 453 BG during mission- ultimately shot down, only 3 survivors. 27/3/44.
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A B-24 Liberator (H6-X, serial number 42-64478) nicknamed "Cabin in the Sky" of the 453rd Bomb Group in flight. Image via J Archer, via David Olds. Handwritten caption on reverse: 'Flak damaged B-24 of 453 BG during mission- ultimately shot down, only 3 survivors. 27/3/44.

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Units

Colonel Larry Thomas of the 453rd Bomb Group. Handwritten caption on reverse: 'Col Larry Thomas 453BG.'

453rd Bomb Group

  • Unit Hierarchy: Group
  • Air Force: Eighth Air Force
  • Type Category: Bombardment

Aircraft

A B-24 Liberator (H6-X, serial number 42-64478) nicknamed "Cabin in the Sky" of the 453rd Bomb Group in flight. Image via J Archer, via David Olds. Handwritten caption on reverse: 'Flak damaged B-24 of 453 BG during mission- ultimately shot down, only 3 survivors. 27/3/44.

42-64478

  • Aircraft Type: B-24 Liberator
  • Nicknames: Cabin in the Sky
  • Unit: 453rd Bomb Group 735th Bomb Squadron

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Sources

IWM, Roger Freeman Collection