Squadron: 330TH 93rd BOMB GROUP,
Hometown: California
Service# 19079103
Awards: Distinguished Flying Cross, Air Medal
Pilot Worthy A. Long DFC KIA
Missing Air Crew Report Details
USAAF MACR#:
Target: Concordia Vega (Target White 2) Ploesti
Date Lost: 1-AUG-43
Serial Number: 42-40609
Aircraft Model B-24D
Aircraft Letter:
Aircraft Name: JERSEY BOUNCE
Location: crashed near Ploestiori village north of Concordia-Vega refineries 10 crew 6KIA, 4POW.
Sgt. Peterson participated in " Operation Tidal Wave " one of the most daring raids of WW2. Coming in at tree top level the 93rd attacks the Concordia-Vega oil refinery. The 93rd earns Presidential Unit Citation, all of the crews receive the Distinguished Flying Cross.
Squadron: 330TH 93rd BOMB GROUP,
Hometown: California
Service# 19079103
Awards: Distinguished Flying Cross, Air Medal
Pilot Worthy A. Long DFC KIA
Missing Air Crew Report Details
USAAF MACR#:
Target: Concordia Vega (Target White 2) Ploesti
Date Lost: 1-AUG-43
Serial Number: 42-40609
Aircraft Model B-24D
Aircraft Letter:
Aircraft Name: JERSEY BOUNCE
Location: crashed near Ploestiori village north of Concordia-Vega refineries 10 crew 6KIA, 4POW.
Sgt. Peterson participated in " Operation Tidal Wave " one of the most daring raids of WW2. Coming in at tree top level the 93rd attacks the Concordia-Vega oil refinery. The 93rd earns Presidential Unit Citation, all of the crews receive the Distinguished Flying Cross.
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