UPL 13905

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B-24D Liberator 42-40655, named, Four Eyes, and, Damfino, and crew lost on the Ploesti raid. 1st Aug 43 MACR 174 ◼ William R DeBusk :: Navigator ◼Robert C Elliott :: Gunner ◼Zelwood A Gravlin :: Gunner ◼Lawrence J Hadcock :: Pilot ◼James B Hale :: Engineer ◼Ralph D Kolb :: Gunner ◼John E Kraft :: Co-Pilot ◼Eugene J O'Mara :: Gunner ◼Lawrence E Reitz :: Radio Operator ◼Peter A Timpo :: Bombardier

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Three airmen of the 389th Bomb Group stand with a B-24 Liberator used as a Flight Assembly Ship. Image via Tim Bivens. Handwritten caption from Bivens: 'My friend remembers it being named "Bucksheesh Benny" that it was used to fly Jack Benny around USA shows. Says it flew in North Africa with Benny and was eventually assigned to 389th as a hack and later as a form-up ship. He thinks it was originally with another group (possibly 376th or 98th).' Handwritten caption on reverse: '389th BG Form-up ship.'
  • Unit Hierarchy: Group
  • Air Force: Ninth Air Force
  • Type Category: Bombardment

People

  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 98th Bomb Group 343rd Bomb Squadron
  • Service Numbers: 12051931 / O-793322
  • Highest Rank: First Lieutenant
  • Role/Job: Pilot

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Best Web - B-24 - 42-40655

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Best Web - B-24 - 42-40655 - Four Eyes

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HonorStates.org - Eugene O'Mara

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HonorStates.org - Eugene J. O'Mara

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HonorStates.org - Eugene J. O'Mara

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