UPL 13893

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B-24 liberator 42-40995 ' Satans Hellcats' of the 68th BS 44th BG 8th AF. Failed to Return - two miles after target [Ploesti] was seen to be on fire in the waist and immediately thereafter A/C skimmed top of woods and crashed on other side of woods and exploded. 1st Aug 43. 9 KIA. MACR 2416/3147

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The insignia of the 44th Bomb Group.
  • Unit Hierarchy: Group
  • Air Force: Eighth Air Force
  • Type Category: Bombardment
B-24 Liberators of the 44th Bomb Group line up for takeoff at Shipdham in 1943. The 'Flying Eight-Ball' emblem of the 68th Bomb Squadron is visible on the nose of the leading aircraft. Image stamped with field press censor, 1943. Press Agency photograph- original printed caption has been removed.
  • Unit Hierarchy: Squadron
  • Air Force: Eighth Air Force
  • Type Category: Bombardment

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