UPL 15321
IMAGEThe B-24D Liberator - 42-40738 - The Oklahoman, shown with pilot, John C. "Jack" Martin from Tishomingo, Oklahoma, who named, The Oklahoman. The Oklahoman, was shot down over St. Nazaire, France, by a direct burst of flak. On that day, The Oklahoman, was being flown by Lt. Harley Mason and his crew, who normally flew in the B-24D, Fightin' Sam, 42-40506. Lt. Mason was the sole survivor of the loss, and was taken prisoner. POW. 5 Dec 1943. - Copilot Lt. Eldon N. Colby was flying next to the B-24D, The Oklahoman, in the B-24D, Touch Of Texas, 42-40751, on his first mission as a command pilot. Pieces of the exploding B-24, The Oklahoman, hit his and several other aircraft. 5 Dec, 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 566th Bomb Squadron
- Highest Rank: Captain
- Role/Job: Pilot
Aircraft
- Aircraft Type: B-24 Liberator
- Nicknames: - The Oklahoman
- Unit: 389th Bomb Group 566th Bomb Squadron