41-24246 Semper felix
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UPL 14237
The crew of B-24 Liberator 'Semper Felix', #4124246, 98th/345th, lost over the target, Ploesti, August 1, 1943. Pilot August W Sulflow, 9 KIA, 1 POW. MACR 225.
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B-24 Liberator 41-24246 'Semper Felix' exploded having released its bombs over target as a result of ground fire on 1st Aug 43 Ploesti oil refinery raid. Pilot Lt. August W. Sulflow. 9 KIA 1 POW. MACR 225.
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Units served with
- Unit Hierarchy: Squadron
- Air Force: Ninth Air Force
- Type Category: Bombardment
- Unit Hierarchy: Group
- Air Force: Ninth Air Force
- Type Category: Bombardment
People
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 98th Bomb Group 345th Bomb Squadron
- Service Numbers: 32459525
- Highest Rank: Staff Sergeant
- Role/Job: Waist Gunner
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: Ninth Air Force
- Service Numbers: 32450078
- Highest Rank: Staff Sergeant
- Role/Job: Gunner
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 98th Bomb Group 345th Bomb Squadron
- Service Numbers: 18039198 / O-795284
- Highest Rank: Second Lieutenant
- Role/Job: Navigator
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 98th Bomb Group 345th Bomb Squadron
- Service Numbers: 17057823
- Highest Rank: Staff Sergeant
- Role/Job: Gunner
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 98th Bomb Group 345th Bomb Squadron
- Service Numbers: 39092285
- Highest Rank: Technical Sergeant
- Role/Job: Flight Engineer
Missions
- Date: 1 August 1943
- Official Description:
Events
Event | Location | Date | Description |
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Other Failed To Return FTR |
Ploiești, Romania | 1 August 1943 | B-24 Liberator 41-24246 'Semper Felix' exploded having released its bombs over target as a result of ground fire on 1st Aug 43 Ploesti oil refinery raid. Pilot Lt. August W. Sulflow. 9 KIA 1 POW. MACR 225. |
Assigned |
Libya | 345 BS, 98 BG, 9 AF. |
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Added a "-" to the A/C tail # in the "Description" to aid clarity & consistency.