Disastrous Date in 11th Bomb Group History
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Disastrous Date in 11th Bomb Group History
On June 27, 1943: Eight B-24s were scheduled to bomb Nauru. The first Liberator crashed into the ocean after take-off from Funafuti. Six more got airborne, then the eighth exploded in the air over the water right after take-off. The mission was cancelled but three planes pressed on to Nauru.
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Re: Disastrous Date in 11th Bomb Group History
Can you provide the AAF Aircraft serial numbers for the two B-24s? And the complete crew lists for the two aircraft?
Thanks.
TonyM.
Thanks.
TonyM.