Obviously, the aircraft ran it to grief. “Penny” ( 41-24480) was part of the 91st Bomb Group at Bassingbourn, England, and was used as the camera ship for the 1943 film “Memphis Belle.”
Took some searching to discover that this is Blythe Army Airfield in Calif. The B-24 is from the 34th Bomb Group. Despite being advertised as “The world’s healthiest airbase”, Blythe closed with the war’s end. Note: From my experience in the USAF, anytime a base is promoted as being the “healthiest”, the “best kept secret” (etc.), it is usually a place most people would choose not to reside.
The Jive Bomber 