This – and the next – page present the 19 pictures in Luftgaukommando Report 1054, for B-24D 42-63792.\u00a0 The format is identical to that followed in the blog post covering the Luftgaukommando Report for B-24H Liberator Tell Me More:<\/em>
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By scrolling \u201cdown\u201d the post from top to bottom, you\u2019ll see images of the two pages in the Report listing the captions of the photos.\u00a0 <\/span><\/p>\n

This is followed by a verbatim transcription of the block of the German text in those two pages.\u00a0 The German text is followed by its English-language translation (in italics<\/em>) which I transcribed from the MACR.
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Then, moving \u201cdown\u201d through all the pictures\u2026<\/span><\/p>\n

Each photo has its caption \u2013 in both German and English \u2013 below it.\u00a0 The English-language translations are presented in italics.\u00a0 <\/em><\/span><\/p>\n

The images and their captions aren’t<\/em> presented in the same numerical order as in the KU Report.\u00a0 They’re arranged as if you were moving along the plane (or, er, uh…in this case, what’s left of the plane…) from front to rear.\u00a0 I\u2019ve also added comments below some captions.<\/span><\/p>\n

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DESCRIPTION OF AIRCRAFT 42-63792, AND PHOTO CAPTIONS<\/span><\/p>\n

<\/a> <\/a>Feindger\u00e4t-Untersuchungsstelle 5
\nRLM GL C-R\u00fc\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 O.U. den 23.4.44
\nFeldpostnummer: L 50825 FW, Lgp. Br\u00fcssel.<\/p>\n

Untersuchungsbericht Nr. 5\/2021<\/span>:<\/p>\n

Am. 2.3.44 um 23.30 Uhr wurde in Fienvillers (8 km s.w. Doullens) eine Liberator durch Flak abgeschossen.\u00a0 Von der Besatzung wurden 2 Mann gefangen genommen.<\/p>\n

Das Flugzeug war als Sabotagematerialtr\u00e4ger eingesetzt und sehr stark zerst\u00f6rt.<\/p>\n

Die Typenbezeichnung des Flugzeuges lautete: B 24 D, Ser. 42-63792.\u00a0 Bemerkenswert an diesem Flugzeug war die FT-Ausr\u00fcstung.\u00a0 Es befanden sich beiderseits des Rumpfbuges die im Bild 1 u. 2 dargestellten Antennen.\u00a0 Ferner befanden such nachfolgende FT-Ger\u00e4te an Bord, die gr\u00f6sstenteils bereits durch Kurier nach dem RLM GL C-R\u00fc gesandt wurden:<\/p>\n

1.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 RT-3 \/ APN-1
\n27 Volt
\nD.C. N.X.S. \u2013 2424
\n1341 C.R.V.<\/p>\n

2.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 T-7 \/ APN-1
\n110 DB \/ 25
\nN.X. \u2013 23763
\n1237 C.R.V.<\/p>\n

3.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Anzeigeger\u00e4t mit Braun\u2019scher R\u00f6hre, vermutlich Suchger\u00e4t (Bild 12, 13, 14, 15 u. 16). \u2013
\n4.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 BC-433-C, Ser. Nr. 14506
\n5. \u00a0\u00a0 BC-966-A, Ser. Nr. 45327
\n6.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 BC-454-A, Ser. Nr. 140
\n7.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 BC-455-B, Ser. Nr. 20162
\n8.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 BC-445-B, Ser. Nr. 52370
\n9.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 BC-929-A<\/p>\n

Trotzdem bei diesem Flugzeug verschiedene neue Ger\u00e4te dabiei waren, waren s\u00e4mtliche <\/span>FT-Ger\u00e4te von der Funkmeisterei des Fl.H. Rosi\u00e9res weggenommen worden.\u00a0 Die FT-Ger\u00e4te mussten erst dort abgeholt und zur Entnahme der Stecker und Kabel wieder in das Flugzeug eingesetzt werden. \u2013<\/p>\n

Ferner wurden mehrere Agenten-Empf\u00e4nger des Musters Miniature Communications Receiver (M.C.R.1.) festgestellt.<\/p>\n

Als Anlage zum Bericht werden 18 Fotos \u00fcbersandt.<\/p>\n

Erl\u00e4utering zu den Bildern:
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Bild 1 u. 2<\/span>:\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Antennen an beiden Seiten des Rumpfbuges
\nBild 3<\/span>:\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Ger\u00e4t mit Braun\u2019scher R\u00f6hre.\u00a0 Rechte oben im Bild ist die Kabeleinf\u00fchrung der im Bild 1 u. 2 gezeigten Antennen ersichtlich.
\nBild 4<\/span>:\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Kabeleinf\u00fchrung in gr\u00f6sserem Masstab.
\nBild 5, 6, 7<\/span>:\u00a0 zeigt den Lageert der Ger\u00e4te RT-7 \/ APN-1
\nBild 8, 9, 10<\/span>: RT-7 \/ APN-1
\nBild 11<\/span>:\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 RT-3 \/ APN-1
\nBild 12, 13, 14, 15, 16<\/span>: Suchger\u00e4t mit Braun\u2019scher R\u00f6hre.
\nBild 17, 18<\/span>:\u00a0\u00a0 zeigt den Agenten-Kleinempf\u00e4nger.<\/p>\n

Engelhard
\nStabsing. Und
\nSondering. GL<\/p>\n

____________________<\/p>\n

Enemy equipment investigation center 5\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 KU 1154<\/em>
\n Ministry of the Air Force GL C-Rue\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Local Quarters, 23 April 1944<\/em>
\n Field postal No L 50825 FW<\/em>
\n Air District Post Office Brussels<\/em><\/p>\n

Investigation Report No 5 \/ 2021
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On 2 March 1944 at 2330 a Liberator had been shot down by anti-aircraft over Fienvillers (8 km southwest of Doullens).\u00a0 Two members of the crew had been captured.\u00a0 The plane was equipped as sabotage material-carrier and therefore very seriously damaged.<\/em><\/p>\n

The type markings of the plane were as follows: B 24 D, Serial No. 42-63792.\u00a0 This plane was equipped with remarkable radio equipment.\u00a0 There were aerials on both sides of the front of the fuselage as pictures 1 and 2 show.\u00a0 Further, there was the following radio equipment on board, the greatest part of which has been sent by messenger to the Ministry of the Air Dorces GL C-Rue.<\/em><\/p>\n

1.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 RT-3 \/ APN-1<\/em>
\n 27 Volt<\/em>
\n D.C. N.X.S. \u2013 2424<\/em>
\n 1341 C.R.V.<\/em><\/p>\n

2.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 RT-7 \/ APN-1<\/em>
\n 110 DB \/ 25<\/em>
\n N.X. \u2013 23763<\/em>
\n 1237 C.R.V.<\/em><\/p>\n

3.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Indicator-set with Bruan\u2019scher tube, probably search-equipment (see picture 12, 13, 14, 15 and 16)<\/em>
\n 4.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 BC-433-C, Ser. No. 14506<\/em>
\n 5.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 BC-966-A, Ser. No. 45327<\/em>
\n 6.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 BC-454-A, Ser. No. 140<\/em>
\n 7.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 BC-455-B, Ser. No. 20162<\/em>
\n 8.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 BC-445-B, Ser. No. 52370<\/em>
\n 9.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 BC-929-A<\/em><\/p>\n

Though this plane was equipped with different kinds of new radio equipment, all radio equipment had been taken out by the radio office of the Air-base Rosieres.\u00a0 The radio equipment had to be obtained from that office, and for the purpose of the removal of the plugs and cables had to be installed again into the plane.\u00a0 Also, several agent receivers of the type \u201cMiniature Communications Receiver (M.C.R. 1)\u201d were found.<\/em><\/p>\n

Enclosed in this report 18 photographs.<\/em><\/p>\n

Photo explanation<\/u>.<\/em><\/p>\n

Picture 1 and 2:\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Antenna on both sides of the front of the fuselage.<\/em>
\n 3:\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Equipment with Bruan\u2019scher tube.\u00a0 In the right upper corner of the picture the cable installation of the antenna (shown in picture 1 and 2) can be seen.<\/em>
\n 4:\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Cable installation on larger scale.<\/em>
\n 5, 6, 7:\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 shows the location of the equipment RT-7 \/ APN-1<\/em>
\n 8, 9, 10:\u00a0\u00a0 RT-7 \/APN-1<\/em>
\n 11:\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 RT-3 \/ APN-1<\/em>
\n 12, 13, 14, 15, and 16\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Search equipment with Braun\u2019scher tube.<\/em>
\n 17 and 18:\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Shows the Miniature-Communications-Receiver.<\/em><\/p>\n

Enclosures:<\/em><\/p>\n

Instructions for the<\/em>
\n \u201cMiniature Communications Receiver\u201d<\/em>
\n and 18 photographs.<\/em><\/p>\n

Signed: Engelhard<\/em>
\n Staff-Engineer and Special Engineer<\/em><\/p>\n

____________________<\/span><\/p>\n

Photos: Crash Site, APN-1 Antenna, and BC-929-A “Rebecca” Radar Interrogator Unit
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____________________<\/span><\/p>\n

<\/a><\/a> <\/a>These three un-numbered images show the scope and scene of the plane\u2019s crash.\u00a0 Most of the airframe and wings have been destroyed (the tail and left wing broke off during the crash) but ironically, several components of the plane\u2019s special electronic equipment, situated in the central fuselage and nose, survived relatively or completely intact.\u00a0 These have been extracted from the fuselage and placed in front of the wreckage.\u00a0<\/span>
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____________________<\/span>
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<\/a>Bild 1 u. 2<\/span>:\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Antennen an beiden Seiten des Rumpfbuges<\/p>\n

Picture 1 and 2<\/span>:\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Antenna on both sides of the front of the fuselage.<\/em><\/p>\n

<\/a>Bild 1 u. 2<\/span>:\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Antennen an beiden Seiten des Rumpfbuges<\/p>\n

Picture 1 and 2<\/span>:\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Antenna on both sides of the front of the fuselage.<\/em><\/p>\n

<\/a>Bild 3<\/span>:\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Ger\u00e4t mit Braun\u2019scher R\u00f6hre.\u00a0 Rechte oben im Bild ist die Kabeleinf\u00fchrung der im Bild 1 u. 2 gezeigten Antennen ersichtlich.<\/p>\n

Picture\u00a0 3<\/span>:\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Equipment with Bruan\u2019scher tube.\u00a0 In the right upper corner of the picture the cable installation of the antenna (shown in picture 1 and 2) can be seen.<\/em><\/p>\n

<\/a>Bild 4<\/span>:\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Kabeleinf\u00fchrung in gr\u00f6sserem Masstab.<\/p>\n

Picture 4<\/span>:\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Cable installation on larger scale.<\/em><\/p>\n

Comments for Photos 1, 2, 3, and 4: Close-ups of nose-mounted external receiving antenna associated with the APN-1 radar altimeter, and, the interior electrical connection of an APN-1 antenna within the fuselage.\u00a0 Notably, the nose-mounted BC-929-A \u201cRebecca\u201d Radar Interrogator unit and its attached cables (in photo 3) are completely intact.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

____________________<\/span><\/p>\n

<\/a>Bild 12, 13, 14, 15, 16<\/span>: Suchger\u00e4t mit Braun\u2019scher R\u00f6hre.<\/p>\n

Pictures 12, 13, 14, 15, and 16<\/span>: Search equipment with Braun\u2019scher tube.<\/em><\/p>\n

<\/a>Bild 12, 13, 14, 15, 16<\/span>: Suchger\u00e4t mit Braun\u2019scher R\u00f6hre.<\/p>\n

Pictures 12, 13, 14, 15, and 16<\/span>: Search equipment with Braun\u2019scher tube.<\/em><\/p>\n

<\/a> Bild 12, 13, 14, 15, 16<\/span>: Suchger\u00e4t mit Braun\u2019scher R\u00f6hre.<\/p>\n

Pictures 12, 13, 14, 15, and 16<\/span>: Search equipment with Braun\u2019scher tube.<\/em><\/p>\n

<\/a>Bild 12, 13, 14, 15, 16<\/span>: Suchger\u00e4t mit Braun\u2019scher R\u00f6hre.<\/p>\n

Pictures 12, 13, 14, 15, and 16<\/span>: Search equipment with Braun\u2019scher tube.<\/em><\/p>\n

<\/a>Bild 12, 13, 14, 15, 16<\/span>: Suchger\u00e4t mit Braun\u2019scher R\u00f6hre.<\/p>\n

Pictures 12, 13, 14, 15, and 16<\/span>: Search equipment with Braun\u2019scher tube.<\/em><\/p>\n

Comments for photos 12, 13, 14, 15, and 16:\u00a0 These are external and internal views of the BC-929-A Rebecca Radar Interrogator.\u00a0 The phrase \u201cBraun\u2019scher R\u00f6hre\u201d (<\/span>Braun\u2019scher tube) is German for \u201ccathode ray tube\u201d, the first such device having been invented by a Dr. Karl Ferdinand Braun in 1897.\u00a0<\/span>
\n<\/em><\/p>\n

The remaining photographs are presented on the next blog post…<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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