Victor Larson
Military2ndLt. Victor Larson was the Navigator/Nose gunner on the B-24D, 41-11766, Chug-A-Lug. Lt. Larson flew on Operation Tidal Wave, over the Ploesti oil refineries, piloted by Lt. Leroy B. Morgan. Lt. Victor Larson, TSgt. Robert Tipton, and TSgt. James Van Ness, were badly wounded by flak splinters over Ploesti. Lt. Larson and Sgt. Tipton survived their wounds and returned to their home base, at Benghazi, Libya. TSgt Van Ness died of his wounds at his station in his plane, Chug-A-Lug. 2 WIA - 1 KIA. 1 Aug 43.
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Units served with
- Air Force: Ninth Air Force
- Type Category: Bombardment
People
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 98th Bomb Group 345th Bomb Squadron
- Service Numbers: 19039992 / O-729707
- Highest Rank: Captain
- Role/Job: Pilot
Aircraft
- Aircraft Type: B-24 Liberator
- Nicknames: - Chug-A-Lug
- Unit: 98th Bomb Group 345th Bomb Squadron
Missions
- Date: 1 August 1943
- Official Description:
Events
| Event | Location | Date | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
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Other Wounded In Action WIA |
Ploiești, Romania | 1 August 1943 | Navigator B-24 #41-11766 'Chug A Lug' flew on 1st Aug 43 Ploesti oil refinery raid piloted by Leroy B Morgan, returning to Libya, WIA. |
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Other Assigned |
Benghazi, Libya | 345th BS, 98th BG, 9th AF. |