380th BG History -- B-24M, Type 12 Models

TYPE 12 - B-24M-FO with redesigned canopy/windscreen, otherwise similar to other late model Ford Production

Willow Run made one last change to their B-24s with the introduction of the M-25-FO model; they made the front part of the canopy "V" shaped by taking out the flat center panel and the two triangular air vent windows. Aircraft with this modification had serials that began with 44-51252. Very few of these planes found their way into the 380^th's inventory. Compare the two pilot's enclosures on the following two pages taken from the B-24M Parts Manual.

Source: Figure 10, B-24M Parts Manual.

Source: Figure 11, B-24M Parts Manual

STATISTICAL SUMMARY

FATES OF OUR AIRCRAFT - PHILIPPINES CAMPAIGN
AIRCRAFT ASSIGNED DIRECTLY TO PHILIPPINES CAMPAIGN
380^TH BOMB GROUP (H)

COMBATANT AIRCRAFT

AIRCRAFT	R	C	CA	MA	AM	ASM	A	AS	WWS	OG	RUS	TOTAL
J MODELS										1		1
L-CO MODELS										1		1
M-CO MODELS		2	2					1	2		16	23
L-FO MODELS					1			1			2	4
M-FO MODELS		1			1	1		1	4		13	21
M-FO MODELS V-WINDSHIELD											3	3
TOTALS		3	2		2	1		3	6	2	34	53

SYMBOLOGY FOR STATISTICAL SUMMARIES

R

Destruction As Result of Enemy Air Raid

C

Loss of Aircraft in Enemy Territory Due Directly to Enemy Action

CA

Accident and/or Salvage As Result of Enemy Combat Damage (In Friendly Territory)

MA

Loss While on Mission While in Enemy Territorybut Direct Enemy Action Not Involved

A

Accident in Friendly Territory Causing Complete Destruction of Aircraft - Not Combat Mission Related

AM

Same as A but Involved in Combat Mission

AS

Accident in Friendly Territory Resulting in Salvage of the Aircraft - Not Combat Mission Related

ASM

Same as AS but Involved in Combat Mission

WWS

Salvage of Aircraft as War Weary

RAAF

Transfer of Aircraft to Royal Australian Air Force

OG

Transfer of Aircraft to Other Groups

PI

Transfer to Philippines Islands for Continuation of War Service There

NT

Whether Nose Turret Installed (Applies Only to Initial Deployment Aircraft) During 1943 and While in 380th Service

RUS

Returned to U.S. at End of War

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R	Destruction As Result of Enemy Air Raid
C	Loss of Aircraft in Enemy Territory Due Directly to Enemy Action
CA	Accident and/or Salvage As Result of Enemy Combat Damage (In Friendly Territory)
MA	Loss While on Mission While in Enemy Territorybut Direct Enemy Action Not Involved
A	Accident in Friendly Territory Causing Complete Destruction of Aircraft - Not Combat Mission Related
AM	Same as A but Involved in Combat Mission
AS	Accident in Friendly Territory Resulting in Salvage of the Aircraft - Not Combat Mission Related
ASM	Same as AS but Involved in Combat Mission
WWS	Salvage of Aircraft as War Weary
RAAF	Transfer of Aircraft to Royal Australian Air Force
OG	Transfer of Aircraft to Other Groups
PI	Transfer to Philippines Islands for Continuation of War Service There
NT	Whether Nose Turret Installed (Applies Only to Initial Deployment Aircraft) During 1943 and While in 380th Service
RUS	Returned to U.S. at End of War

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