44-40073 Ark Angel

A B-24 Liberator (serial number 44-40073) nicknamed "Ark Angel" of the 491st Bomb Group. Written on slide casing: 'Ark Angel, 440073, T8-B, Metfield, Summer 44.' media-395688.jpg FRE 6866 A B-24 Liberator (serial number 44-40073) nicknamed "Ark Angel" of the 491st Bomb Group. Written on slide casing: 'Ark Angel, 440073, T8-B, Metfield, Summer 44.' Roger Freeman Collection

IWM, Roger Freeman Collection

Object Number - FRE 6866 - A B-24 Liberator (serial number 44-40073) nicknamed "Ark Angel" of the 491st Bomb Group. Written on slide casing: 'Ark Angel, 440073, T8-B, Metfield,...

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Norman G Warford

  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 491st Bomb Group 853rd Bomb Squadron
  • Highest Rank: Technical Sergeant
  • Role/Job: Top Turret Gunner

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Failed to Return (FTR)

Germany 26 November 1944

Revisions

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Contributorsueveh
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Daughter of nose gunner, Louis C. Szaflarski, recipient of the Distinguished Flying Cross.

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ContributorTimothy McKeown
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Ringmasters: The 491st Bombardment Group (H). Dallas: Taylor Publishing Co. (1992).

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ContributorAAM
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MACR 10764 / Paul Andrews, Project Bits and Pieces, 8th Air Force Roll of Honor database

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