42-40774
AIRCRAFT TYPE: B-24D-95 MANUFACTURE: CO
CONSTRUCTION #: 1851 SERIES NUMBER: 32 / 45
DATE BUILT: 00 May 1943 DATE ACCEPTED: 07 May 1943 DATE SOC: 25 June 1943
| AIR FORCE ASSIGNED | DATE OF SERVICE |
|---|---|
| 8th | 17 June 43 - 25 June 1943 |
| COMBAT WING ASSIGNED | DATE OF SERVICE |
|---|---|
| 17 June 43 - 25 June 1943 |
| GROUP ASSIGNED | DATE OF SERVICE |
|---|---|
| 389th | 03 June 43 - 25 June 1943 |
| SQUADRON ASSIGNED | DATE OF SERVICE |
|---|---|
| 565th | 03 June 43 - 25 June 1943 |
- FINAL LOCATION: Seething AF
- GROUP MARKINGS:
- SQUADRON MARKINGS:
- A/C I.D. MARKINGS: O
- MARKINGS ASSIGNED: 22 June 1943
- AIRCRAFT NAME (S): Heaven Can Wait
HISTORY
| # | DATE | MISSION | PILOT | COMMENTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07 May 43 | Airfield Location: San Diego |
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| 12 May 43 | Airfield Location: Tucson Municipal, AZ |
CO - modification center # 2 | ||
| 31 May 43 | Airfield Location: Palm Springs AAF, CA |
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| 03 Jun 43 | Airfield Location: Lowry Field, CO |
WTTC - Combat Crew Training | ||
| 04 Jun 43 | Airfield Location: Lincoln AAF, NE |
POM - Prepare for Overseas movement | ||
| 15 Jun 43 | Airfield Location: Presque Isle Field, ME |
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| 16 Jun 43 | Airfield Location: Dow Field, ME |
Overseas departure field | ||
| 16 Jun 43 | Airfield Location: Langford Lodge, N. Ireland |
UGLY - 8th AF Modification Center | ||
| 22 Jun 43 | Airfield Location: Hethel Field |
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| end | 25 Jun 43 | Low Level training | Lt James, H.L. | Mid-air collision with aircraft 42-40687. # 1 & 2 propellors damaged - crashed landed Seething, England - SOC |