Carlo Zuniga

Military

Flew 40 sorties on B-24 #42-50483 'Midnite Mistress'. Were called Carpetbaggers, flew night leaflet missions only during '44 & '45



ETO Ribbon w/3 bronzed stars, Air Medal w 5/Oak Leaf Cluster; Pres. Unit Citation, Good Conduct,French Croix de Guerre

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Units served with

Unofficial emblem, 305th Bomb Group.
  • Unit Hierarchy: Group
  • Air Force: Eighth Air Force
  • Type Category: Bombardment
A B-24D Liberator 'Carpetbagger' - extensively modified for specialised operations - taxiis on the perimeter track at Harrington airfield. Printed caption on reverse: 'A Carpetbagger B-24D taxiing on the perimeter at Harrington. Photo - "Red" Monaghan.'
  • Unit Hierarchy: Group
  • Air Force: Eighth Air Force
  • Type Category: Bombardment

Revisions

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Added a "-" to the A/C serial number in the "Summary biography" to aid clarity & consistency.

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Drawn from the records of the National Museum of the Mighty Eighth Air Force, Savannah, Georgia