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The nose art of a B-24 Liberator (serial number 44-40475) nicknamed "Jolly Roger" of the 458th Bomb Group. Image via RM Eselgroth.

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Units

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

People

RM Eselgroth of the 458th Bomb Group in flight gear, with a B-24 Liberator. Image via RM Eselgroth. Written on slide casing: 'RM Eselgroth in flight gear, Horsham Jan 1945.'
  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 458th Bomb Group 754th Bomb Squadron
  • Service Numbers: T-132898
  • Highest Rank: Flight Officer
  • Role/Job: Navigator
  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 458th Bomb Group
  • Highest Rank: Flight Officer
  • Role/Job: Navigator, Bombardier

Aircraft

  • Aircraft Type: B-24 Liberator
  • Nicknames: Jolly Roger
  • Unit: 458th Bomb Group 493rd Bomb Group 752nd Bomb Squadron 755th Bomb Squadron

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Sources

IWM, Roger Freeman Collection