FRE 6589
IMAGEA bomber crew, led by Lieutenant Grant, of the 446th Bomb Group with their B-24 Liberator (RT-H, serial number 44-40268) nicknamed "Kentucky Belle". Image via Albert R Krassman Jr. Written on slide casing: 'Kentucky Belle, Lt Grant's crew, Wesel supply drop, March 24, 1995 [sic].'
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Units
- Unit Hierarchy: Group
- Air Force: Eighth Air Force
- Type Category: Bombardment
People
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 446th Bomb Group 493rd Bomb Group
- Highest Rank: Lieutenant Colonel
- Role/Job: Pilot
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 446th Bomb Group 706th Bomb Squadron
- Service Numbers: 37343250
Aircraft
- Aircraft Type: B-24 Liberator
- Nicknames: Kentucky Belle
- Unit: 446th Bomb Group 490th Bomb Group 493rd Bomb Group 706th Bomb Squadron
Locations
- Site type: Airfield
- Known as: Flixton