41-24246 Semper felix

media-14237.jpeg UPL 14237 The crew of B-24 Liberator 'Semper Felix', #4124246, 98th/345th, lost over the target, Ploesti, August 1, 1943. Pilot August W Sulflow, 9 KIA, 1 POW. MACR 225.

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Object Number - UPL 14237 - The crew of B-24 Liberator 'Semper Felix', #4124246, 98th/345th, lost over the target, Ploesti, August 1, 1943. Pilot August W Sulflow, 9 KIA, 1...

B-24 Liberator 41-24246 'Semper Felix' exploded having released its bombs over target as a result of ground fire on 1st Aug 43 Ploesti oil refinery raid. Pilot Lt. August W. Sulflow. 9 KIA 1 POW. MACR 225.

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Jack G Samson

  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 98th Bomb Group 345th Bomb Squadron
  • Service Numbers: 32450078
  • Highest Rank: Sergeant (RAF)
  • Role/Job: Tail Gunner

Laroy Frederick Schlenker

  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 98th Bomb Group 345th Bomb Squadron
  • Service Numbers: 17062618 / O-736379
  • Highest Rank: Second Lieutenant
  • Role/Job: Co-Pilot

Anel Baldwin Shay

  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 98th Bomb Group 345th Bomb Squadron
  • Service Numbers: 19094784 / O-733107
  • Highest Rank: Second Lieutenant
  • Role/Job: Bombardier

August William Sulflow

  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 98th Bomb Group 345th Bomb Squadron
  • Service Numbers: 19090612 / O-730188
  • Highest Rank: First Lieutenant
  • Role/Job: Pilot

William Edward Treichler

  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 98th Bomb Group 345th Bomb Squadron
  • Service Numbers: 33364962
  • Highest Rank: Technical Sergeant
  • Role/Job: Radio Operator

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Ploiești, Romania 1 August 1943 B-24 Liberator 41-24246 'Semper Felix' exploded having released its bombs over target as a result of ground fire on 1st Aug 43 Ploesti oil refinery raid. Pilot Lt. August W. Sulflow. 9 KIA 1 POW. MACR 225.

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Libya 345 BS, 98 BG, 9 AF.

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Added a "-" to the A/C tail # in the "Description" to aid clarity & consistency.

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