UPL 74063
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Telegram to the family of Lt. Michael Delaney by the US government of the arrival of remains of crew of B-24 42-51481into the United States August 9, 1949.
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People
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 491st Bomb Group 853rd Bomb Squadron
- Service Numbers: 0809331
- Highest Rank: First Lieutenant
- Role/Job: Navigator
Aircraft
![An pathfinder B-24 Liberator of the 853rd Bomb Squadron, 491st Bomb Group goes down after a direct flak hit during a riad on Harburg, 17 January 1945. Handwritten caption on reverse: '853rd BS, 491st BG, 17 Jan 1945. Harburg Refinery - Germany. Lead ship going down, pilot [illegible] strain.' Second handwritten on reverse: '17-1-45, 334.'](https://assets.americanairmuseum.com/s3fs-public/styles/teaser_thumb_x2/public/freeman/media-414610.jpg.webp?itok=UG_qr3_d)
- Aircraft Type: B-24 Liberator
- Unit: 491st Bomb Group 853rd Bomb Squadron
Revisions
Date:
ContributorKate Delaney
ChangesChanges to Related Aircraft and Related People
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Kathryn Delaney Godar
Date:
ContributorKate Delaney
ChangesChanges to Related Aircraft, Related Places and Related Units
Sources
Kathryn Delaney Godar