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B-29 Superfortress - Serial#'s - Serial# 42-24612

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Aircraft:
B-29-40-BW Superfortress
 

Location:
Unknown

Photographer:
USAF Credited

Registration Info:
USAAF Serial#
42-24612

History:
First Wichita B-29 to carry 4 barrel gun turrets.
 

Aircraft WAS ASSIGNED TO 20TH AF, 73RD BOMB WING, 497TH GROUP, 870TH SQUADRON ON SAIPAN. TAIL DESIGNATION A SQUARE 23- NICK NAMED SHADY LADY. LOST OVER TOKYO 27 JAN. 45 WITH ALL HANDS. PILOT WAS CAPT. RAYMOND DAUTH.
MY DAD, SGT DON WEEKS WAS ARMORER ON THE LADY.                           
                                         Credit - GERRY WEEKS

Sources:
USAF

 

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