UPL 15284

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B-24 Liberator #42-40795 'Golden Sandstorm' 565th BS, 389th BG, 8th AF, flew on 1st Aug 43 Ploesti oil refinery raid, returning to Libya. Originally flown by the James Tolleson crew (shown above) on the Ploesti mission. Shot down 29th Jan 44 to Frankfurt while being flown by the Stan Podolak crew, with all taken 10 POW.

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Units

The insignia of the 389th Bomb Group.
  • Unit Hierarchy: Group
  • Air Force: Eighth Air Force
  • Type Category: Bombardment

People

  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 389th Bomb Group 565th Bomb Squadron
  • Service Numbers: 8666382
  • Highest Rank: Major
  • Role/Job: Pilot

Aircraft

  • Aircraft Type: B-24 Liberator
  • Nicknames: Golden Sandstorm
  • Unit: 389th Bomb Group 565th Bomb Squadron

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ContributorEmily
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