UPL 19954
IMAGEClose formation flying is the secret of success of American daylight assaults against Europe, for in so flying, each bomber afofrds mutual protection to the others. The basic element of all bomber formations, whether large or small, is the element of three silver Consolidated B-24 Liberators, with their red tails contrasting with the blue backdrop. Each moves in harmony with the others as though they were tied together by unseen strings. Europe 498th BG. - Z5-S B-24H 42-95165 Cookie, 42-40066 J4-V SOL, Z5-D B-24J 42-50456 Dorothy Kay Special. NARA Ref 342-FH-3A15672-53768AC.
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Units
- Unit Hierarchy: Group
- Air Force: Eighth Air Force
- Type Category: Bombardment
- Unit Hierarchy: Squadron
- Air Force: Eighth Air Force
- Type Category: Bombardment
Aircraft
- Aircraft Type: B-24 Liberator
- Nicknames: Dorothy Kay Special
- Unit: 458th Bomb Group 492nd Bomb Group 856th Bomb Squadron
- Aircraft Type: B-24 Liberator
- Nicknames: Cookie
- Unit: 458th Bomb Group 754th Bomb Squadron
- Aircraft Type: B-24 Liberator
- Nicknames: S.O.L.
- Unit: 458th Bomb Group 753rd Bomb Squadron 858th Bomb Squadron 492nd Bomb Group