UPL 51874
IMAGESSgt. Gola G. Gibby was an engineer and the top turret gunner on his assigned B-24D, Buzzin' Bear, also named, Seeds Of Satan, and Miss Delores. ~ Sgt. Gibby flew on and survived Operation Tidal Wave over Ploesti, Romania, 1 Aug 1943. But he was later killed in action over Foggia, ltaly, when his B-24D, Buzzin' Bear, was shot down by an ME-109 German fighter. (KIA) 16 Aug 1943.
Connections
See how this entry relates to other items in the archive by exploring the connections below.
People
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 44th Bomb Group 67th Bomb Squadron
- Service Numbers: 19055445
- Highest Rank: Staff Sergeant
- Role/Job: Flight Engineer / Top Turret Gunner