Ralph P Thompson

Military
media-14106.jpeg UPL 14106 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.

Black Sunday - Michael Hill

Object Number - UPL 14106 - 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...

Pilot of the B-24D, 41-11613, The Blue Streak, of the 514th BS, the 376th BG, (TDY) to the 9th AF. The airplane and crew went on to survive 110 missions with the 376th Bomb Group and was sent home for a war bond tour.

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Units served with

376th Bomb Group

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

People

James Elton Milne

  • 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

Aircraft

41-11613

  • Aircraft Type: B-24 Liberator
  • Nicknames: Florine JuJu, Liberandos, Teggie Ann, The Blue Streak
  • Unit: 376th Bomb Group 514th Bomb Squadron Halverson Detachment

Missions

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Black Sunday - Michael Hill

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Added an association to the 514th BS per info in the "Summary biography".

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Added a "#" to the A/C serial number in the "Summary biography" to aid clarity & consistency.

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Ralph P Thompson: Gallery (3 items)

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Object number: UPL 14103 - B-24D, 41-11613, The Blue Streak, of 514th BS...

Object number: UPL 14106 - B-24D, 41-11613, The Blue Streak, of 514th BS...