UPL 39583

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The B-24D, 41-24226, Joisey Bounce, renamed, Utah Man, by it's pilot for Operation Tidal Wave, Lt. Walter Stewart, deputy lead pilot for the 93rd Bomb Group. After the Ploesti mission, the plane was renamed, Joisey Bounce, again, and the name was restored to the airplane's nose section. 1943

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Units

The insignia of the 93rd Bomb Group.
  • Unit Hierarchy: Group
  • Air Force: Eighth Air Force
  • Type Category: Bombardment

People

  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 93rd Bomb Group 330th Bomb Squadron
  • Service Numbers: 19011662 / O-724654
  • Highest Rank: Colonel
  • Role/Job: Pilot

Aircraft

A B-24 Liberator ( serial number 41-24226) nicknamed "Joisey Bounce" of the 93rd Bomb Group in flight.
  • Aircraft Type: B-24 Liberator
  • Nicknames: - Joisey Bounce - Utah Man
  • Unit: 93rd Bomb Group 330th Bomb Squadron

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Black Sunday - Michael Hill

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'Hadley's Harem'

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John S Young Jr - personal archives

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Into The Fire - Duane Schultz

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