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B-24D Liberator, 42-40738, The Oklahoman, and crewmen in the 566th Bomb Squadron, the 389th Bomb Group, and the 8th Air Force. Flew on the Ploesti bombing mission. 1 Aug 43. Standing (L-R) Lt. Robert C. Schroeder - Bombardier Major Tom Conroy - 566th Squadron CO Lt. Walter J. Stabrowski - Navigator TSgt. C. Lowell Vick - Flight Engineer/Top Turret Gunner 566th's Flight Surgeon SSgt. Wiley C. Windham - Right Waist Gunner SSgt. William L. Wilhem - Left Waist Gunner SSgt. Gus Triantaffillos - Tail Turret Gunner (replaced the original Tail Turret Gunner, Albert Bailey, who was shot down over Ploesti with Lt. Neef's crew) Lt. Eldon N. Colby - Co-Pilot - standing third from left with big smile ! Lt. John C. Martin - Pilot Ground Crewman Kneeling (L-R) : Bernard H. Shelly - Ball Turret Gunner, SSgt. Flatter - Radio Operator; Ground Crewman Ground Crewman

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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 566th Bomb Squadron
  • Service Numbers: O-740749
  • Highest Rank: Lieutenant
  • Role/Job: Pilot
  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 389th Bomb Group 566th Bomb Squadron Headquarters (Eighth Air Force)
  • Service Numbers: O-24526
  • Highest Rank: Lieutenant Colonel
  • Role/Job: Pilot / Assistant Bomber Controller
  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 389th Bomb Group 566th Bomb Squadron
  • Service Numbers: 35406134
  • Highest Rank: Technical Sergeant
  • Role/Job: Radio Operator
  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 389th Bomb Group 566th Bomb Squadron
  • Highest Rank: Captain
  • Role/Job: Pilot
  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 389th Bomb Group 566th Bomb Squadron
  • Highest Rank: First Lieutenant
  • Role/Job: Pilot

Aircraft

  • Aircraft Type: B-24 Liberator
  • Nicknames: - The Oklahoman
  • Unit: 389th Bomb Group 566th Bomb Squadron

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Best Web - B-24D - 'THE OKLAHOMAN'

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Best Web - B-24 - The Oklahoman

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Added crewmen - Kickapoo

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Best Web - B-24 - 42-40738 - The Oklahoman

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