July 9th, 1944. (part 3/3)
Finally, on July 9th, a third aircraft that crashed in Yugoslavia during its from to Ploesti mission was B-17 No. 42-107166 from the...
July 9th, 1944. (part 2/3)
Another plane lost on this day was a B-24 from the 449 Bomb Group, No. 42-78341. While over the target of Ploesti, the aircraft was hit...
July 9th, 1944. - three planes in a day
Another day of big losses for the US bombers on missions to Ploesti. One B-24 and two B-17 aircraft fell in Yugoslavia. Liberator No....
Landing in a Cornfield
On July 4th, 1944, the 450th Bomb Group was en route to attack targets in Pitesti, Romania. After crossing the Danube River, two engines...
Green Beans
On July 2, 1944, the 376 Bomb Group was en route to Budapest, when the crew of aircraft 42-73140 noticed an engine problem. They had to...
Ploiesti air Defenses
The oil fields located around the city of Ploesti were of vital importance to Germany's war effort. They were the first targets in Europe...