Attn shoppers: CB-17G 42-31814 in Brazil ca 1947

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Chris Brame
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Attn shoppers: CB-17G 42-31814 in Brazil ca 1947

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Per Baugher:
42-31814 delivered Cheyenne Dec 24, 1943, to Great Falls Dec 26, 1943, to Cheyenne Jan 7, 1944, to Omaha
Jan 9, 1944, to Lakeland Jan 11, 1944. In forced landing at New Haven, Connecticut Jan 26, 1944. To
Morrison Feb 19, 1944. Assigned to 463rd BG at celone Feb 21, 1944. Forced landing at Val De Caes, Belem,
Brazil Mar 9, 1944. Returned to US Nov 25, 1944. To 4006th BU Miami Mar 7,1945, to
4117th BU at Robins Nov 22,1 945. To US Navy as CB-17 in 1946. Reassigned to USAAF Apr 3, 1947. 59
6th AF (Carib) Albrook Jan 18, 1948. To Panama SDep 30, 1949, to Olmstead Oct 18, 1949.
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Re: Attn shoppers: CB-17G 42-31814 in Brazil ca 1947

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MInor corrections - Assigned to 463rd BS / 773rd BS and part of the orignal group while assigned Statesides at Lakeland AAF

Minor damage on 26 Jan crash (class 1) so never left the group until crashing while in transit
42-31814 BB.JPG
42-31814 CC.JPG
42-31814 cover.JPG
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