UPL 22978
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Stunning shot of the 788th Squadron B-24 44-10600 "Piccadilly Commando" dropping napalm contained in cardboard cannisters. The target was German fortifications at Point de Grave, France, which were protecting the approaches to the port at Bordeaux. The target was attacked two days running with this photo taken on the second attack on 15th April 45.
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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
Aircraft
- Aircraft Type: B-24 Liberator
- Nicknames: Piccadilly Commando
- Unit: 467th Bomb Group 788th Bomb Squadron
Mission
- Date: 15 April 1945