44-40380 Kentucky Kloudhopper
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UPL 16787
B-24J-155-CO #44-40380 "Kentucky Kloudhopper"
493rd BG - 861st BS
This was the original a/c flown by Capt. Vernon Alexander who is from Lexington, KY.
Flew 3 combat missions with the 493rd BG before being transferred to the 803rd BS (Composite) and thence to the RAF 100 Group Vernon G Alexander Collection
493rd BG - 861st BS
This was the original a/c flown by Capt. Vernon Alexander who is from Lexington, KY.
Flew 3 combat missions with the 493rd BG before being transferred to the 803rd BS (Composite) and thence to the RAF 100 Group Vernon G Alexander Collection
correction to aircraft serial number
493rd BG archives
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Units served with
- Unit Hierarchy: Group
- Air Force: Eighth Air Force
- Type Category: Bombardment
- Unit Hierarchy: Squadron
- Air Force: Eighth Air Force
- Type Category: Bombardment
- Unit Hierarchy: Squadron
- Air Force: Eighth Air Force
- Type Category: Bombardment
People
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 493rd Bomb Group 861st Bomb Squadron
- Service Numbers: O-792667
- Highest Rank: Captain
- Role/Job: Pilot