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CBI UNIT HISTORIES
Lots there on the 81st. I know he was involved in Sicily and some in North Africa. From mid 43 on.
Lots there on the 81st. I know he was involved in Sicily and some in North Africa. From mid 43 on.
Help with B25H history
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So not sure how much help this is but was trying to figure out a time line when the first B-25H's first came out to get and idea on about when the squadrons might have received them.
According to the book by N.L. Avery on the B-25 Mitchell The first B-25H was first accepted in August 1943 and the last B-25H was accepted in July of 1944.
According to the book by N.L. Avery on the B-25 Mitchell The first B-25H was first accepted in August 1943 and the last B-25H was accepted in July of 1944.
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fubar57
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Same BG but 82nd squadron, 7 s/n apart. Note the lack of blister guns again.
43-4974 went to the 1st Air Commands.
Geo
43-4974 went to the 1st Air Commands.
Geo
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GrauGeist
Generalfeldmarschall zur Luftschiff Abteilung
Yep, pretty sure it's a 17, Paul
I suspect it looks odd because the rudder was extended a little during the bank.
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Hardy, each picture came from a different book except for the last three I posted which came from this website Fold3 - Historical military records which I believe snautzer01 posted on the first page. Below are just a few books I have on the B-25 not including books specific on squadrons.
fubar57
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I've been through 15 B-25 books, going through the USAAF books now.
Geo
Geo
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fubar57
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For some reason I couldn't see the photos until now but I notice the lack of blister guns on the starboard side as well.
Geo
Yeah not sure why that does that Geo, I can see one now but the other has an X and if I hit refresh the one with the X is now seen and the other one now has the X. Below is a picture of a B-25 that had them removed in the Med to save in weight as they did mostly high altitude bombering and not strafing like in the pacific. So they could of done that on this as well. Picture from the book B-25J in combat over Europe (MTO).
fubar57
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If found clearing my cache helps but not always. Anyhoo....I've about exhausted everything I have. www.scribd.com website has a lot of USAAF documents under the the CAP History Library CAP History Library | Scribd but requires a lot of searching. There are many other military documents depending on what you put in the search box. Good luck with your continued search Hardy. Who knows, one of us may stumble onto to something so don't give up and keep checking in.
Geo
Geo
GrauGeist
Generalfeldmarschall zur Luftschiff Abteilung
Did we ever get Hardy's Grandfather's name?
Oftentimes a person's name can lead to aircraft assigned via missions or a MACR, a particular event like a noteworthy mission, additional photos or other forms of references.
Oftentimes a person's name can lead to aircraft assigned via missions or a MACR, a particular event like a noteworthy mission, additional photos or other forms of references.
I don't think we got a name, diffidently would help. I am running out of areas as well but still hoping to find something.
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Found this so far, think this is your guy.
Person:
Arden Z Oats
Level of Education: 3 years of college
Marital Status: Single, without dependents
Birth:
1920
Texas
Residence:
Place: Lubbock County, Texas
Branch:
Army
Enlistment Date:
12 Jan 1942
Army Branch:
Air Corps
Army Serial Number:
18065999
Enlistment Place:
Sheppard Field Witchita Falls Texas
Enlistment Term:
Enlistment for the duration of the War or other emergency, plus six months, subject to the discretion of the President or otherwise according to law
Occupation:
Farm hands, general farms
Race or Ethnicity:
White
Source Information:
Box Number: 0274
Film Reel Number: 2.131
