Richard E Weizenegger
Military
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UPL 14104
B-24D, 41-11613, The Blue Streak, of 514th BS, 376th BG, 9th AF. Originally named, Florine Ju Ju, then, Teggie Ann. The aircraft was a veteran of the first high level Ploesti mission in 1942, but not part of the 1943 low level raid. The A/C went on to survive 110 missions with the 376th Bomb Group and was sent home for a war bond tour.
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SSgt Richard Weisenegger was assigned to 514BS, 376BG, 9AF USAAF. Crew Chief of B-24D 41-11613, The Blue Streak, of 514th BS, 376th BG, 9th AF. After the large Ploesti mission, 1 Aug 1943, The Blue Streak was sent home for a war bond tour.
Awards: WWII Victory, EAME.
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Units served with
- Unit Hierarchy: Group
- Air Force: Ninth Air Force
- Type Category: Bombardment
- Unit Hierarchy: Squadron
- Air Force: Ninth Air Force
- Type Category: Bombardment
Aircraft
- Aircraft Type: B-24 Liberator
- Nicknames: Florine JuJu, Liberandos, Teggie Ann, The Blue Streak
- Unit: 376th Bomb Group 514th Bomb Squadron Halverson Detachment
Events
Event | Location | Date | Description |
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Born |
Eau Claire, WI | 28 February 1920 | Son of Joseph F and Laura C Weizenegger. |
Died |
7 January 1964 | ||
Buried |
Lakeview Cemetery Eau Claire, Eau Claire County, WI | 11 January 1964 | Lakeview Cemetery Eau Claire, Eau Claire County, Wisconsin |
Eau Claire, WI, USA | Eau Claire, Wisconsin, USA. | ||
Based |
Assigned to 514BS, 376BG, 9AF USAAF. |