41-11776 - Jersey Jackass - Jersey Jerks - Bashful

media-13818.jpeg UPL 13818 The B-24D Liberator, 41-11776, Bashful. Lost on the Ploesti oil refinery mission. 1 Aug 1943

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Object Number - UPL 13818 - The B-24D Liberator, 41-11776, Bashful. Lost on the Ploesti oil refinery mission. 1 Aug 1943

TThis aircraft originally carried the names, Jersey Jackass, on the right side, and, Jersey Jerks, on the left side. Jersey Jerks, was replaced by, the name, Bashful, in the spring of 1943 in compliance with the 389th Bomb Group's, "Snow White Squadron" directive. The aircraft, flown by Lt. John McGraw and crew was on loan to the 98th BG from the 389th Bomb Group, and was lost on the low level Ploesti mission. 1 Aug 43.                                                                                                                                                                      Later, when the B-24D, 41-11776, was named, Bashful, for one of Snow White's dwarfs, it was shot down and lost on the long range Ploesti mission, flown by Lt. John L. McGraw and his crew, who were on loan to the 98th Bomb Group from the 389th Bomb Group. 6 KIA, 3 POW. 1-Aug-43. MACR 171.                                                                               

Lost on Operation Tidal Wave over Ploesti, Romania. 1 Aug 4.  MACR 171 - Pilot John L. McGrew.      Contributor - Bill Whitney



                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        Starboard Right Side has, name, Jersey Jackass. - Port Left Side - has, Jersey Jerks, name and the unique mission markers, little "Jackasses"





B-24, 41-11776, Bashful's crew on Operation Tidal Wave :



1st Lt. John L. McGraw - Pilot (KIA

2nd Lt. Charles D. Cavit - Co-pilot (POW)

2nd Lt. Robert J. Senff - Navigator (KIA)

2nd Lt. George P. Giblin - Bombardier (KIA)

T/Sgt. Warren T. Townley - Engineer/Gunner (KIA)

T/Sgt. Albert M. Wilmes - Radio Operator (KIA)

S/Sgt. James A. Usley - Gunner (KIA)

S/Sgt. Julius A. Kich - Gunner (KIA)

S/Sgt. William P. Sheridan - Gunner (KIA)

S/Sgt. John R. Ross - Gunner (POW)

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Units served with

The insignia of the 389th Bomb Group.
  • Unit Hierarchy: Group
  • Air Force: Eighth Air Force
  • Type Category: Bombardment
Three airmen of the 389th Bomb Group stand with a B-24 Liberator used as a Flight Assembly Ship. Image via Tim Bivens. Handwritten caption from Bivens: 'My friend remembers it being named "Bucksheesh Benny" that it was used to fly Jack Benny around USA shows. Says it flew in North Africa with Benny and was eventually assigned to 389th as a hack and later as a form-up ship. He thinks it was originally with another group (possibly 376th or 98th).' Handwritten caption on reverse: '389th BG Form-up ship.'
  • Unit Hierarchy: Group
  • Air Force: Ninth Air Force
  • Type Category: Bombardment

People

  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 389th Bomb Group 567th Bomb Squadron
  • Service Numbers: O-740743
  • Highest Rank: Captain
  • Role/Job: Pilot
  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 389th Bomb Group 567th Bomb Squadron
  • Service Numbers: 10024582 / O-734888
  • Highest Rank: Second Lieutenant
  • Role/Job: Bombardier
  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 389th Bomb Group 567th Bomb Squadron
  • Service Numbers: O-666317
  • Highest Rank: First Lieutenant
  • Role/Job: Pilot
  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 389th Bomb Group 567th Bomb Squadron
  • Service Numbers: 13123693
  • Highest Rank: Sergeant
  • Role/Job: Gunner
  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 389th Bomb Group 567th Bomb Squadron
  • Service Numbers: 15019715 / O-797410
  • Highest Rank: Second Lieutenant
  • Role/Job: Navigator

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Failed To Return FTR

Ploiești, Romania 1 August 1943 Aircraft was lost on the low level Ploesti mission 1-Aug-43, flown by the John L McGraw crew who were on loan to the 98th BG from the 389th BG. 6 KIA, 3 POW. MACR 171.

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http://www.b24bestweb.com › jerseyjackass1

This aircraft originally carried the names, Jersey Jackass, on the right side and, Jersey Jerks, on the left side. Jersey Jerks, was replaced by, Bashful, in the spring of 1943 in compliance with a, so called, "Snow White Squadron" directive. The aircraft, flown by the John McGraw with a crew from the 389th BG,on loan to the 98th BG and was shot down and lost on the low level Ploesti mission. (Aircraft Failed To Return). 1 Aug 43.      Contributor - Bill Whitney    -     Kickapoo                                                                                                                                                                                                                  David H. Klaus, www.Low-Level-Ploesti.org   -  Kickapoo

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AAM Database / MACR 171.

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Into The Fire - Duane Schultz

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Black Sunday-Ploesti - Michael Hill -
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AAM Database / MACR 171.

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