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  B-24L-1-CO Liberator Serial Number A72-72 Code MJ-F
RAAF
No. 21 Squadron

Aircraft History
Built by Consolidated at San Diego. Delivered to the U.S. Army Air Force (USAAF) as B-24L-1-CO Liberator serial number 44-41394. Ferried overseas via Hickam Field then across the Pacific to Australia.

Wartime History
During December 1944, assigned to the Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) as B-24L Liberator serial number A72-72. Assigned to No. 21 Squadron with fuselage code MJ-F. No known nickname or nose art.

Wreckage
During June 1950 this Liberator was sold. Ultimate fate unknown likely scrapped or otherwise disappeared.

References
USAF Serial Number Search Results - B-24L-1-CO Liberator 44-41393
"41394 to RAAF as A72-72 sold 6-50."
ADF Serials - Liberator A72-72

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Last Updated
October 14, 2024

 

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