ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 347348
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| Date: | Wednesday 21 April 1943 |
| Time: | |
| Type: |  Consolidated B-24D Liberator |
| Owner/operator: | 307 BG |
| Registration: | 42-40089 |
| MSN: | |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: / Occupants: |
| Aircraft damage: | |
| Location: | Funafuti, Tuvalu atols -
 Pacific Ocean
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| Phase: | Standing |
| Nature: | Military |
| Departure airport: | |
Burning B-24D 42-40089 “FLYING 8 BALL, JR.” Funafuti 1943
Sources:
https://www.worldwarphotos.info/gallery/usa/aircrafts-2-3/b24/b-24d-42-40089-funafuti-1943/
After the Battle '40-'45, No.15, p.3. Destroyed by a formation of Japanese Mitshubishi G3M "Nell" bombers during an air raid early in the morning.
Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
|---|---|---|
| 28-Oct-2023 17:50 | Corin | Added |
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