UPL 25311

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Tail section of Consolidated B-24D, 41-23728, crashed in Iceland, killing fourteen. Among those killed were, Lt. General Frank M. Andrews and Bishop Adna Wright Leonard. Only one member of the crew survived. 2nd Service Group, 4 May 1943. NARA Ref 342-FH-3A00394-75305AC.

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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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Wording, serial number. - Kickapoo

Date:
ContributorAl_Skiff
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