From crash site of B-24 41-23801

[Matteo La Boccia]

These fragments came from crash site of B-24 shot down 11 january 1943 around Salerno.
Someone can help us to identify these fragments? Thanks.

 

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[Matteo La Boccia]

part 2

 

[Matteo La Boccia]

part 3

 

[parsonwalker]

Wow. Knurled knob could be a hydraulic line coupling? Picture 2 & 3 looks like a strap to hold a fire extinguisher? Not my area of expertise, but wow. End of flashlight, I guess, and obviously a shell casing . . .

 

[Matteo La Boccia]

Last photo of part 2 and first photos of part 3 are fragment of a cylinder of Pratt & Whitney engine like you can see here

 

[Matteo La Boccia]

For who want know more about this bomber I can suggest our site:

Il Consolidated B-24 "Liberator" 41-23801

and our book:

SALERNO 1943 Gli aviatori le storie i ritrovamenti dell Operazione Avalanche

 

[mindcrime1988]

The one photo which shows the 50 caliber shell (R A 42) was manufactured in 1942 at Remington Arms Co., Bridgeport, Connecticut.

 

[Backbacon]

For who want know more about this bomber I can suggest our site:

Il Consolidated B-24 "Liberator" 41-23801

and our book:

SALERNO 1943 Gli aviatori le storie i ritrovamenti dell Operazione Avalanche di | eBay

Be careful about the links that you post concerning selling things. I believe that only Charter Members are allowed to do so, could be wrong though.

 

[Matteo La Boccia]

Be careful about the links that you post concerning selling things. I believe that only Charter Members are allowed to do so, could be wrong though.

Thanks for suggestion. I'm sorry. I not know. So I removed link even if our association publish the book with no commercial purposes.

 

[Backbacon]

Thanks for suggestion. I'm sorry. I not know. So I removed link even if our association publish the book with no commercial purposes.

I'm not sure about the whole thing and I just didn't want you to get into trouble. PM one of the Mods and I'm sure they will be happy to clarify for you. Must be really cool to search that old crash site.

 

[Goldiver]

The piece marked USA LITE is a flashlight part. US Army WW2 JEEP TL-122-A EARLY METAL BODY ANGLE HEAD FLASHLIGHT USALITE RARE | eBay

The fastener pieces are from USGI web gear very commonly used back then. Original WW2 American GI US Army M1 M1A1 Thompson SMG Ammunition Pouch | eBay

Alcoa was a large aluminum plane part supplier.

The Exide piece is from an Exide storage battery.

The thumb screw hose clamps can be seen in use here in this photo...
Steve

 

[Goldiver]

Here is a vintage WWII ad for Wittek hose clamps...1944 Ad Consolidated Liberator B 24 Bomber Military Aviation Wittek Hose Clamps | eBay

Steve

 

[BosnMate]

The one photo which shows the 50 caliber shell (R A 42) was manufactured in 1942 at Remington Arms Co., Bridgeport, Connecticut.

The empty shell (the primer has been struck) was hit by an enemy bullet. The cartridge had been fired and was probably ejected onto the floor, and an attacking enemy aircraft that was in the process of shooting down the B-24 hit the empty cartridge case.

 

[gimper]

Americans heros were possibly were possibly killed in this crash ,seems very creepy to think of it being disturbed.This is almost grave robbing. To me this is offensive. in my opinion.

 

[Matteo La Boccia]

Americans heros were possibly were possibly killed in this crash ,seems very creepy to think of it being disturbed.This is almost grave robbing. To me this is offensive. in my opinion.

I'm afraid for your words. Surely you have not read history of this aircraft and his crew at link I posted (yuo can translate page with Google translator to understand). The crew is buried in USA and we contacted the sons of only survivor who was very glad of our discovery. Our association (Salerno 1943) cooperate with DPMO to search 2 MIA USA airmen of another 2 crash sites we find. Please be careful before write about "grave robbing". This is very offensive to us......

 

[Treasure_Hunter]

I'm afraid for your words. Surely you have not read history of this aircraft and his crew at link I posted (yuo can translate page with Google translator to understand). The crew is buried in USA and we contacted the sons of only survivor who was very glad of our discovery. Our association (Salerno 1943) cooperate with DPMO to search 2 MIA USA airmen of another 2 crash sites we find. Please be careful before write about "grave robbing". This is very offensive to us......

Your not grave robbing.....:thumbup:

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[tmath30]

Hello I am looking to revive this thread. My great uncle, Earl Matheny, was the bombardier onboard 41-23801 when she was shot down. May I get in contact with you Matteo?

 

[E-Trac-Ohio]

Very historical finds !

 

[Digger RJ]

These fragments came from crash site of B-24 shot down 11 january 1943 around Salerno.
Someone can help us to identify these fragments? Thanks.

Nice!!! Congrats!!!

 

[Mackaydon]

tmath30,
Do you have these pics of your great uncle and his gravesite?

You can see these pics and the story of that aircraft here:

Il Consolidated B-24 "Liberator" 41-23801

Don in So Cal.