Ground crews started arriving from 19 February 1944 .
Air crews were sent to No. 1675 Conversion Unit at Lydda , Palestine to be converted onto the Consolidated B - 24 Liberator bomber .
Ground crews started arriving from 19 February 1944 and air crews were sent to No. 1675 Conversion Unit at Lydda , Palestine to be converted onto the Consolidated B - 24 Liberator bomber .