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USAAF 5th AF 380th BG 528th BS |
Aircraft History Built by Consolidated at San Diego. Constructors Number 1598. Delivered to the U.S. Army Air Force (USAAF) as B-24D-65-CO Liberator serial number 42-40521. Flown overseas via Hickam Field then across the Pacific to Australia. Wartime History Assigned to the 5th Air Force (5th AF), 380th Bombardment Group (380th BG), 528th Bombardment Squadron (528th BS) at Fenton Airfield. Nicknamed "The Golden Goose". On September 8, 1943 flew a bombing mission against Babo Airfield. On September 21, 1944 salvaged at Townville. Ultimate fate unknown likely scrapped or otherwise disappeared. References USAF Serial Number Search Results - B-24D-65-CO Liberator 42-40521 380th BG B-24D 42-40521 Data Sheet 380th BG B-24D 42-40521 Mission Record Contribute
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