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First Lieutenant Bernard "Bernie" Elmer Leimbach, served as a B-24D navigator in the MTO starting in 1942. He was killed in action (KIA) when his B-24 Liberator bomber, #42-40364, 'The Pink Elephant' / 'Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs', was shot down after bombing the German held oil refineries at Ploesti, Romania. August 1, 1943 For his skill and his sacrifice on the Ploesti Mission, Lt. Leimbach was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross and the Purple Heart medals.

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Bernard Elmer Leimbach

  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 98th Bomb Group 343rd Bomb Squadron
  • Service Numbers: 15096200 / O-730276
  • Highest Rank: First Lieutenant
  • Role/Job: Navigator

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The Great Ground-Air Battle Of 1 August, 1943 - James Dugan & Carroll Stewart

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The Great Ground-Air Battle Of 1 August 1943 - James Dugan & Carroll Stewart

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Removed associations not depicted in the image. Associations to be made in the GROUPS record.

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Michel Beckers WW2CRASHSITERESEARCH