43-10127 Mama Lou

media-32441.jpeg UPL 32441 "Douglas A-20 'Mama Lou' of the 410th Bomb Group at a 9th Air Force base in France."

Douglas Havoc A-20J 43-10127 "Mama Lou" (coded 6Q-B) of the 647th Bomb Sqn, 410th Bomb Grp. 127 x missions on the nose.

Object Number - UPL 32441 - "Douglas A-20 'Mama Lou' of the 410th Bomb Group at a 9th Air Force base in France." Douglas Havoc A-20J 43-10127 "Mama Lou" (coded 6Q-B) of the...

Assigned to 647BS, 410BG, 9AF USAAF. Suffered a landing accident RAF Manston 12-May-44.



One of the most photographed bombers of the 647th Squadron, Mama Lou retains special historical significance for a long lifespan including the Battle of the Bulge missions carried out by the mighty 410th.

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Units served with

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

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Events

Event Location Date Description

Crashed

821 Manston Rd, Ramsgate CT12, UK 12 May 1944 Landing Accident RAF Manston Cat 5 damage Lt William I Coddington, 12-May-44. A-20J 43-10127 - 646BS 410BG 9AF

Assigned

Gosfield, UK Assigned to 647BS, 410BG, 9AF USAAF.

Manufactured

Long Beach, CA, USA Built at Douglas.

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