UPL 15321

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The 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

The insignia of the 389th Bomb Group.
  • Unit Hierarchy: Group
  • 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

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Best Web - B-24 - 42-40738 - The Oklahoman

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Best Web - B-24 - 'The Oklahoman'

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