Odin C Olsen

Military

Took part in Operation Tidal Wave, the raid on Ploesti on 1 August 1943, flying on B-24 Liberator 42-40246 as Observer on Longnecker Crew.



Awards: DFC for the 1 Aug 1943 Ploesti raid, ACM, EAME Campaign Medal with one or more campaign stars, WW II Victory Medal

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Units served with

The insignia of the 93rd Bomb Group.

93rd Bomb Group

  • Unit Hierarchy: Group
  • Air Force: Eighth Air Force
  • Type Category: Bombardment

People

Russell D Longnecker

  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 93rd Bomb Group 328th Bomb Squadron
  • Service Numbers: T-197
  • Highest Rank: Captain
  • Role/Job: Pilot / Flight Officer

Aircraft

42-40246

  • Aircraft Type: B-24 Liberator
  • Nicknames: - Thunder Mug
  • Unit: 93rd Bomb Group 328th Bomb Squadron

Missions

Events

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Born

Moline, Illinois

Revisions

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Added to service data, bio and awards.

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Ploesti Sortie Reports, 93rd Bomb Group

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Drawn from the records of the National Museum of the Mighty Eighth Air Force, Savannah, Georgia / roster