UPL 37533

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The photographer who flew with Sgt Souders crew in 'Hitlers Hearse' took this photo of a Lib in their squadron downed by a direct flak hit during that mission to Munster on March 9th. No chutes were observed... Bombing the Reich was still dangerous even as the war was winding down in March 45. This and the prior crew photo were shared with me by Mr. Souders and photographed with his permission.

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Units

A pathfinder B-24 Liberator (serial number 42-51681) of the 453rd Bomb Group flies in formation with a fellow Liberator of the 453rd and and a pathfinder Liberator of the 445th Bomb Group. Image via Alan Rowsell.
  • Unit Hierarchy: Group
  • Air Force: Eighth Air Force
  • Type Category: Bombardment

People

  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 445th Bomb Group 702nd Bomb Squadron
  • Highest Rank: Sergeant (RAF)
  • Role/Job: Top Turret Gunner / Engineer

Locations

Signal Squares on the airfield at Tibenham, B-24 Liberators of the 398th Bomb Group are visible in the background. Handwritten caption on reverse: 'Tibenham Signal Squares.'
  • Site type: Airfield
  • Known as: Tivetshall

Mission

Revisions

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Group, station and mission added 3/8/19

Date:
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Photo by John Weaver