UPL 14106

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B-24D, 41-11613, The Blue Streak, of 514th BS, 376th BG, 9th AF. Originally named, Florine Ju Ju, then, Teggie Ann. The aircraft was a veteran of the first high level Ploesti mission in 1942, but not part of the 1943 low level raid. The aircraft was sent home for a war bond tour. On the microphone is Major Ralph P. Thompson at Fort Worth, Texas.

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Units

  • Unit Hierarchy: Group
  • Air Force: Ninth Air Force
  • Type Category: Bombardment

People

  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 376th Bomb Group 514th Bomb Squadron
  • Service Numbers: 20121935 / O-?
  • Highest Rank: First Lieutenant
  • Role/Job: Bombardier
  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 376th Bomb Group 514th Bomb Squadron
  • Service Numbers: O-799012
  • Highest Rank: Captain
  • Role/Job: Co-Pilot
  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 376th Bomb Group 514th Bomb Squadron
  • Service Numbers: 32421068
  • Highest Rank: Staff Sergeant
  • Role/Job: Armorer / Gunner
  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: VIII Bomber Command 376th Bomb Group 514th Bomb Squadron
  • Service Numbers: 33279932
  • Highest Rank: Staff Sergeant
  • Role/Job: Gunner
  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 376th Bomb Group 514th Bomb Squadron
  • Service Numbers: 39827880
  • Highest Rank: Technical Sergeant
  • Role/Job: Waist gunner

Revisions

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Sources

Black Sunday - Michael Hill

Date:
ContributorAl_Skiff
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