UPL 15348
IMAGEB-24D Liberator, 42-40751, Touch of Texas, in the 8th Air force, the 389th Bomb Group (The Sky Scorpions), in the 567th Bomb Squadron, in the 8th Air Force, and crewmen. The, Touch of Texas, flew on the Ploesti oil refinery mission, piloted by Lt. William J Denton, returning safely to Libya. 1 Aug 1943. Pictured Lt. William J. Denton and crew, photographed August 27, 1943.
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Units
- Unit Hierarchy: Group
- Air Force: Eighth Air Force
- Type Category: Bombardment
- Unit Hierarchy: Squadron
- Air Force: Eighth Air Force
- Type Category: Bombardment
People
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 389th Bomb Group 567th Bomb Squadron
- Highest Rank: First Lieutenant
- Role/Job: Pilot
Aircraft
- Aircraft Type: B-24 Liberator
- Nicknames: - Touch of Texas
- Unit: 389th Bomb Group 567th Bomb Squadron
Locations
- Site type: Airfield
- Known as: Berka, al Birkah