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  B-24D-13-CO Liberator Serial Number 41-23971  
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Dave Franchina 2001

Aircraft History
Built by Consolidated in San Diego. Constructor Number 766. During construction, the wing spar with constructors number ?66 [766] was used in B-24D 41-23969, likely switched with a previous bomber in the assembly line during construction.

On September 25, 1942 delivered to the U.S. Army Air Force (USAAF) as B-24D-13-CO Liberator serial number 41-23971.On September 30, 1942 flown to St. Paul, MN. On October 2, 1942 flown to Lowry Field. On October 14, 1942 returned to Consolidated in San Diego. Ultimate fate unknown likely scrapped or otherwise disappeared.

References
Individual Aircraft Record Card (IARC) B-24D 41-23971
USAF Serial Number Search Results - B-24D-13-CO Liberator 41-23971

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October 14, 2024

 

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