B-24 "Michigan" what Group?

[Johnny Signor]

Trying to help friend find out what Bombardment "Group" this aircraft was with , he has no info other than name and it was a B-24 , I know this is very little to go on , but am hoping some of the "sleuths" here on the USMF can help , much thanks !!!!!!!!!!! Johnny

[Lee Ragan]

There is a well known photo of a B-24 named "Michigan", with pretty elaborate, college football theamed nose art. The planes serial number was 44-40428 and she was a B-24j-161-CO that flew with the 43rd Bombardment Group, 5th Air Force in the Pacific. You might check with www.b24bestweb.com (if it's still an active site), and see what information they may have on the plane.

[Johnny Signor]

Thanks Lee, I had forgotten about that site , and yes there's a photo of the aircraft there with it's nose art , I told my friend about it and am waiting to see if this is the one he's looking for , have a great day and Thanks again !Johnny

[5thwingmarty]

Here is a photo of the plane from Fold3. The caption says it was taken at Clark Field in the Philippine Islands.

[Johnny Signor]

Great photo of her , can you please send this to my email so I can send it on to him, thanks !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! [email protected]

[Johnny Signor]

Thank you fro sending the image !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Johnny