41-11776 - Jersey Jackass - Jersey Jerks - Bashful
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TThis aircraft originally carried the names, Jersey Jackass, on the right side, and, Jersey Jerks, on the left side. Jersey Jerks, was replaced by, the name, Bashful, in the spring of 1943 in compliance with the 389th Bomb Group's, "Snow White Squadron" directive. The aircraft, flown by Lt. John McGraw and crew was on loan to the 98th BG from the 389th Bomb Group, and was lost on the low level Ploesti mission. 1 Aug 43. Later, when the B-24D, 41-11776, was named, Bashful, for one of Snow White's dwarfs, it was shot down and lost on the long range Ploesti mission, flown by Lt. John L. McGraw and his crew, who were on loan to the 98th Bomb Group from the 389th Bomb Group. 6 KIA, 3 POW. 1-Aug-43. MACR 171. Lost on Operation Tidal Wave over Ploesti, Romania. 1 Aug 4. MACR 171 - Pilot John L. McGrew. Contributor - Bill Whitney
Starboard Right Side has, name, Jersey Jackass. - Port Left Side - has, Jersey Jerks, name and the unique mission markers, little "Jackasses"
B-24, 41-11776, Bashful's crew on Operation Tidal Wave :
1st Lt. John L. McGraw - Pilot (KIA
2nd Lt. Charles D. Cavit - Co-pilot (POW)
2nd Lt. Robert J. Senff - Navigator (KIA)
2nd Lt. George P. Giblin - Bombardier (KIA)
T/Sgt. Warren T. Townley - Engineer/Gunner (KIA)
T/Sgt. Albert M. Wilmes - Radio Operator (KIA)
S/Sgt. James A. Usley - Gunner (KIA)
S/Sgt. Julius A. Kich - Gunner (KIA)
S/Sgt. William P. Sheridan - Gunner (KIA)
S/Sgt. John R. Ross - Gunner (POW)
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Units served with
- Unit Hierarchy: Group
- Air Force: Eighth Air Force
- Type Category: Bombardment
- Unit Hierarchy: Group
- Air Force: Ninth Air Force
- Type Category: Bombardment
People
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 389th Bomb Group 567th Bomb Squadron
- Service Numbers: O-740743
- Highest Rank: Captain
- Role/Job: Pilot
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 389th Bomb Group 567th Bomb Squadron
- Service Numbers: 10024582 / O-734888
- Highest Rank: Second Lieutenant
- Role/Job: Bombardier
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 389th Bomb Group 567th Bomb Squadron
- Service Numbers: O-666317
- Highest Rank: First Lieutenant
- Role/Job: Pilot
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 389th Bomb Group 567th Bomb Squadron
- Service Numbers: 13123693
- Highest Rank: Sergeant
- Role/Job: Gunner
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 389th Bomb Group 567th Bomb Squadron
- Service Numbers: 15019715 / O-797410
- Highest Rank: Second Lieutenant
- Role/Job: Navigator
Places
- Site type: Airfield
Missions
- Date: 1 August 1943
- Official Description:
Events
Event | Location | Date | Description |
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Other Failed To Return FTR |
Ploiești, Romania | 1 August 1943 | Aircraft was lost on the low level Ploesti mission 1-Aug-43, flown by the John L McGraw crew who were on loan to the 98th BG from the 389th BG. 6 KIA, 3 POW. MACR 171. |
Revisions
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This aircraft originally carried the names, Jersey Jackass, on the right side and, Jersey Jerks, on the left side. Jersey Jerks, was replaced by, Bashful, in the spring of 1943 in compliance with a, so called, "Snow White Squadron" directive. The aircraft, flown by the John McGraw with a crew from the 389th BG,on loan to the 98th BG and was shot down and lost on the low level Ploesti mission. (Aircraft Failed To Return). 1 Aug 43. Contributor - Bill Whitney - Kickapoo David H. Klaus, www.Low-Level-Ploesti.org - Kickapoo
Black Sunday-Ploesti - Michael Hill -
Best Web - B-24 - 41-11776 - Jersey Jackass - Jersey Jerks - Bashful. - Contributer - Bill Withey
Black Sunday-Ploesti - Michael Hill
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