James L Rachal

Military ROLL OF HONOUR

KIA in 42-50306. Killed when plane crashed on takeoff and burst into flames killing all crew and two RAF.

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Units served with

A flight of B-24 Liberators of the 446th Bomb Group fly in formation above the clouds.

446th Bomb Group

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

Aircraft

The nose art of a B-24 Liberator (RT-S, serial number 42-50306) nicknamed "Dragon Lady" of the 446th Bomb Group. Image via Albert R Krassman Jr

42-50306

  • Aircraft Type: B-24 Liberator
  • Nicknames: Dragon Lady
  • Unit: 446th Bomb Group 704th Bomb Squadron

Events

Event Location Date Description

Died

27 April 1944

Revisions

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Contributorjmoore43
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Added a "-" to the A/C serial number in the "Summary biography" to aid clarity & consistency.

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ContributorAAM
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Sources

Combat Sup; The History of the 446th Bomb Group, pg 91 / Drawn from the records of the National Museum of the Mighty Eighth Air Force, Savannah, Georgia