Monday, April 17, 2017

This B-24 was used as an assembly formation aircraft. Often a worn out and well used aircraft, this aircraft would be used for formation assembly and not participate in the mission.


4 comments:

  1. Invasion stripe markings for storming San Francisco.

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  2. Looks like a roll of Life Savers!

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  3. My dad saw some of these paint jobs, but on B-17's.

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  4. Assembly aircraft had a specific task to perform and were essential in getting extremely large formations on their way.
    War History "The Colorful Formation Ships of The Mighty Eight" has some great photos.
    Flickr "Formation Assembly Aircraft: "You Cawn't Miss It!" and "The Striped Ape." is a good article
    Of course Pinterest has great photos "17 Best images about American Assembly Ships

    Dave

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