44-10600 Piccadilly Commando

media-22978.jpeg UPL 22978 Stunning shot of the 788th Squadron B-24 44-10600 "Piccadilly Commando" dropping napalm contained in cardboard cannisters. The target was German fortifications at Point de Grave, France, which were protecting the approaches to the port at Bordeaux. The target was attacked two days running with this photo taken on the second attack on 15th April 45.

Object Number - UPL 22978 - Stunning shot of the 788th Squadron B-24 44-10600 "Piccadilly Commando" dropping napalm contained in cardboard cannisters. The target was German...

Assigned to 788BS, 467BG, 8AF USAAF. Flew on 15-May-45 mission to Royan, dropping napalm for the 1st time on ground targets.

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Units served with

Unofficial emblem of the 467th Bomb Group.
  • Unit Hierarchy: Group
  • Air Force: Eighth Air Force
  • Type Category: Bombardment

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Event Location Date Description

Manufactured

Willow Run, Ypsilanti Charter Twp, MI 48198, USA Built at Ford for Consolidated.

Delivered

Michigan, USA Delivered to USAAF

Assigned

Cheddington, UK Assigned to 788BS, 467BG, 8AF USAAF.

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