Frank P Bibas
MilitaryAssigned to 79TCS, 436TCG, 9AF USAAF. Flew C-47 43-15068 #39 on D-day. Also flew on Op Varsity [Rhine crossing].
Awards: WWII Victory, EAME.
Post war: Director and producer. Produced over 3,000 commercials for TV and radio, for products ranging from Ajax Cleanser to Hertz Car Rental, throughout his career. Received Academy Award for his 1961 documentary, Project HOPE.
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Units served with
- Unit Hierarchy: Group
- Air Force: Ninth Air Force
- Type Category: Troop Carrier
- Unit Hierarchy: Squadron
- Air Force: Ninth Air Force
Aircraft
- Aircraft Type: C-47 Skytrain
- Nicknames: Night Fright
- Unit: 436th Troop Carrier Group 79th Troop Carrier Squadron
Places
- Site type: Airfield
- Site type: Airfield
Events
| Event | Location | Date | Description |
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Born |
Westchester County, New York, USA | 17 January 1917 | Son of Percy M and Adele Bibas. |
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Died |
Estero, FL, USA | 16 October 1997 | |
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Based |
Bottesford | Assigned to 79TCS, 436TCG, 9AF USAAF. Initially at Bottesford, later Membury. |
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