b-24 Blackie's Bastards

Re:b-24 Blackie's Bastards (Darkone)

Wed, 11 Apr 2012 12:03:40 GMT

This is the first plane of Lt. James W. Blackburn. He was killed June 25, 1944 on a mission with the 489th BG, 486BS, over Villacoublay France in a plane called SNAFU.
I was excited to find a photo of SNAFU in www.b24bestweb.com but would be ecstatic to find a photo or any history of Blackie's Bastards. Again I am most greatful for any and all help.

Re:b-24 Blackie's Bastards (shooshoobaby)

Tue, 10 Apr 2012 19:27:02 GMT

Jim -
B-24 # 42 - 52288 8R+ " Blackie's Bastards "
Returned to U.S.
11/7/45 RFC Kingman , Az. Scrapped
My Photo References do Not list a Photo.
www.b24bestweb.com Does Not have a Photo.
Mike

Re:b-24 Blackie's Bastards (WillowRun)

Tue, 10 Apr 2012 19:18:59 GMT

Darkone
I am looking for any information, especially photo of b-24 "Blackie's Bastards." Any and all help is greatly appreciated.

Good evening, Jim, and WELCOME to the Site! In response to your query,n you are looking for a Ford Willow Run built B-24H-10-FO, 42-52288, 489 BG,846 BS, c/n 831/1019. I have not yet located a pic, but as yet have not visited the b24bestweb.com to review their pix. Keep checking back here for updates. Also is there ANY other information, i.e., a person's name, a specific event, or anything else that would help the Membership with some details for you? Let us know!

Re:b-24 Blackie's Bastards (djschmitt)

Tue, 10 Apr 2012 19:12:15 GMT

Hello Jim,

Wallace Forman's book "B-24 Nose Art Name Directory" lists "BLACKIE'S BASTARDS" as B-24 42-52288 assigned to the 489th Bomb Group/846th Bomb Squadron and he also indicates that he did not have a photo of this nose art.

Sorry I couldn't be of more help.

b-24 Blackie's Bastards (Darkone)

Tue, 10 Apr 2012 18:44:17 GMT

I am looking for any information, especially photo of b-24 Blackie's Bastards. Any and all help is greatly appreciated.