UPL 25310

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An airman's body lies amid the wreckage of B-24D, 41-23738, Hot Stuff. The aircraft crashed into Mt Fagradalsfjall on the Reykjanes peninsula, Iceland, after an aborted landing at RAF Kaldadarnes, Iceland. All bar 1 x crew members and passengers perished in the crash. 3 May 43.

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Units

The insignia of the 93rd Bomb Group.
  • Unit Hierarchy: Group
  • Air Force: Eighth Air Force
  • Type Category: Bombardment

People

  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 93rd Bomb Group 330th Bomb Squadron
  • Service Numbers: O-437644
  • Highest Rank: Captain
  • Role/Job: Pilot

Aircraft

The nose art of a B-24 Liberator (serial number 41-23728) nicknamed "Hot Stuff",of the 330th Bomb Squadron, 93rd Bomb Group. Handwritten caption on reverse: '123728, 330BS, sal/co 3/5/43.'
  • Aircraft Type: B-24 Liberator
  • Nicknames: - Hot Stuff
  • Unit: 93rd Bomb Group 330th Bomb Squadron

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ContributorKickapoo
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Date:
ContributorLucy May
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ContributorAl_Skiff
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