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The B-24D Liberator, 41-23722, Bomerang, was in the 8th Air Force, the 93rd Bomb Group, and the 328th Bomb Squadron. It was the first 8th Air Force Liberator to complete 50 missions. It survived the large raid on the Ploesti oil refineries. Returned safely to base. Aug 1, 1943
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Units
- Unit Hierarchy: Squadron
- Air Force: Eighth Air Force
- Type Category: Bombardment
- Unit Hierarchy: Group
- Air Force: Eighth Air Force
- Type Category: Bombardment
Aircraft
- Aircraft Type: B-24 Liberator
- Nicknames: - Bomerang
- Unit: 93rd Bomb Group 328th Bomb Squadron
Mission
- Date: 1 August 1943
- Official Description:
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ContributorKickapoo
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Spelling, details added. - Kickapoo
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The Great Ground-Air Battle Of 1 August 1943 - James Dugan & Carroll Stewart
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ContributorAl_Skiff
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