Service File · AircraftB-24D329th Bombardment SquadronScrapped
“Ball of Fire”
Serial
41-23667
Tail Code
RE
Radio Call
O · Oboe
Catalogued Missions
1
The Ship
Ball of Fire, also known as 'Barber Bob,' was declared war-weary and converted for use as the 93rd Bomb Group's formation lead assembly ship, flying with the 329th Bomb Squadron (call letter O). She was replaced in that role by 42-72869 (Bear Down / U Name It Peg) and condemned for salvage on 5 May 1945.
Data plate.
§ Record of Type
Manufacturer
Consolidated Aircraft Corp. · San Diego, Calif.
Fiscal Year
FY 1941
Block Number
1
Full Designation
B-24D-1-CO
Version
B-24D
Finish
Olive Drab
Date Lost
05 May 1945
Sortie log.
1 flight · oldest first
Date
Target
Type
Pilot · Crew
09 OCT 1942
Lille
Industrial Area
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Photographs.
10 on file
Sources.
§ Provenance
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