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Aircraft History Built by Consolidated. Constructors Number 3848. At the factory, this bomber had a unpainted aluminum finish. Delivered to the U.S. Army Air Force (USAAF) as B-24J-155-CO Liberator serial number 42-110052. Ferried overseas via Hickam Field then across the Pacific to the South West Pacific Area (SWPA). Wartime History During April 1944, assigned to the 5th Air Force (5th AF), 22nd Bombardment Group (22nd BG) "Red Raiders", 2nd Bombardment Squadron (2nd BS). No known nickname or nose art. No known tail letter. This bomber flew at least eleven bombing missions, the first on April 28, 1944. On June 8, 1944 took off from Nadzab Airfield piloted by Col. Richard W. Robinson a flight to Hollandia Airfield and spent the night for an upcoming mission. Mission History On June 9, 1944 at 6:30am took off from Hollandia Airfield piloted by Col. Richard W. Robinson (C.O. 22nd BG) on a flight bound for Wakde Airfield then took off again on a bombing mission against Peleliu Airfield on Peleliu Island. Returning, this bomber force landed at Wakde Airfield without injuries. Ultimate fate unknown, likely scrapped or otherwise disappeared. References USAF Serial Number Search Results - B-24J-155-CO Liberator 42-110052 Revenge of the Red Raiders (2006) pages 252-255 (June 9, 1944), 493 (2nd BS, B-24J 42-110052) Contribute
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