FRE 8793
IMAGEThe 44th Bomb Group's ground personnel inspect the battle damaged B-24D, Stinger, after the large mission over Ploesti. First handwritten caption on reverse : " 44th Bomb Group Liberator, Stinger, damaged over Ploesti. Second handwritten caption on reverse : 41-11817 - 98th Bombardment Group. "
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Units
- Unit Hierarchy: Squadron
- Air Force: Ninth Air Force
- Type Category: Bombardment
- Unit Hierarchy: Group
- Air Force: Ninth Air Force
- Type Category: Bombardment
- Air Force: Ninth Air Force
- Type Category: Bombardment
People
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 389th Bomb Group 98th Bomb Group 415th Bomb Squadron
- Highest Rank: Staff Sergeant
- Role/Job: Gunner
Aircraft
- Aircraft Type: B-24 Liberator
- Nicknames: - Stinger
- Unit: 98th Bomb Group 415th Bomb Squadron
Mission
- Date: 1 August 1943
- Official Description: