Navigator 2nd/LT. Robert J. Senff DFC KIA
Hometown: Chillicothe, Ohio
Squadron: 567BS 389th BOMB Group
Service # O-797410
Awards: Distinguished Flying Cross, Purple Heart
Pilot 1st/Lt John J. McGraw POW
Target: "Operation Tidal Wave "White 4 Ploesti.
Missing Air Crew Report Details
USAAF MACR#:
Serial Number: 41-11776
Aircraft Model B-24D--CO
Aircraft Letter:
Squadron: Aircraft 343 BS
Aircraft Name: JERSEY JACKASS
Location: Missing Downed in Rumania 6KIA 3 POW
Cause: Burning debris, hurled upward by bomb explosions and secondary explosions, caused damage among many of the attacking aircraft. Mcgraw's aircraft was hit by debris and fires started in the bomb bay. It rapidly spread to the wings, and then an engine failed. The pilot attempted a crash-landing near Floresti, south of Ploesti
Lt. Senff lost his life in the low level mission to destroy Rumanian Oil Fields, Operation Tidal Wave one of the most daring raids of WW2. Lt, Senff was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross for Valor.
Crew of JERSEY JACKASS
1st/Lt. John J. McGraw Pilot KIA
2nd/Lt. Robert J. Senff Co Pilot KIA
2nd/Lt. George P. Giblin Bombardier KIA
T/Sgt. Warren T. Townley Engineer KIA
T/Sgt. Albert H. Wilmes Radio Op. KIA
S/Sgt. Julius A. Kish Gunner KIA
S/Sgt. James A. Utley Gunner KIA
Hometown: Chillicothe, Ohio
Squadron: 567BS 389th BOMB Group
Service # O-797410
Awards: Distinguished Flying Cross, Purple Heart
Pilot 1st/Lt John J. McGraw POW
Target: "Operation Tidal Wave "White 4 Ploesti.
Missing Air Crew Report Details
USAAF MACR#:
Serial Number: 41-11776
Aircraft Model B-24D--CO
Aircraft Letter:
Squadron: Aircraft 343 BS
Aircraft Name: JERSEY JACKASS
Location: Missing Downed in Rumania 6KIA 3 POW
Cause: Burning debris, hurled upward by bomb explosions and secondary explosions, caused damage among many of the attacking aircraft. Mcgraw's aircraft was hit by debris and fires started in the bomb bay. It rapidly spread to the wings, and then an engine failed. The pilot attempted a crash-landing near Floresti, south of Ploesti
Lt. Senff lost his life in the low level mission to destroy Rumanian Oil Fields, Operation Tidal Wave one of the most daring raids of WW2. Lt, Senff was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross for Valor.
Crew of JERSEY JACKASS
1st/Lt. John J. McGraw Pilot KIA
2nd/Lt. Robert J. Senff Co Pilot KIA
2nd/Lt. George P. Giblin Bombardier KIA
T/Sgt. Warren T. Townley Engineer KIA
T/Sgt. Albert H. Wilmes Radio Op. KIA
S/Sgt. Julius A. Kish Gunner KIA
S/Sgt. James A. Utley Gunner KIA
Navigator 2nd/LT. Robert J. Senff DFC KIA
Hometown: Chillicothe, Ohio
Squadron: 567BS 389th BOMB Group
Service # O-797410
Awards: Distinguished Flying Cross, Purple Heart
Pilot 1st/Lt John J. McGraw POW
Target: "Operation Tidal Wave "White 4 Ploesti.
Missing Air Crew Report Details
USAAF MACR#:
Serial Number: 41-11776
Aircraft Model B-24D--CO
Aircraft Letter:
Squadron: Aircraft 343 BS
Aircraft Name: JERSEY JACKASS
Location: Missing Downed in Rumania 6KIA 3 POW
Cause: Burning debris, hurled upward by bomb explosions and secondary explosions, caused damage among many of the attacking aircraft. Mcgraw's aircraft was hit by debris and fires started in the bomb bay. It rapidly spread to the wings, and then an engine failed. The pilot attempted a crash-landing near Floresti, south of Ploesti
Lt. Senff lost his life in the low level mission to destroy Rumanian Oil Fields, Operation Tidal Wave one of the most daring raids of WW2. Lt, Senff was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross for Valor.
Crew of JERSEY JACKASS
1st/Lt. John J. McGraw Pilot KIA
2nd/Lt. Robert J. Senff Co Pilot KIA
2nd/Lt. George P. Giblin Bombardier KIA
T/Sgt. Warren T. Townley Engineer KIA
T/Sgt. Albert H. Wilmes Radio Op. KIA
S/Sgt. Julius A. Kish Gunner KIA
S/Sgt. James A. Utley Gunner KIA
Hometown: Chillicothe, Ohio
Squadron: 567BS 389th BOMB Group
Service # O-797410
Awards: Distinguished Flying Cross, Purple Heart
Pilot 1st/Lt John J. McGraw POW
Target: "Operation Tidal Wave "White 4 Ploesti.
Missing Air Crew Report Details
USAAF MACR#:
Serial Number: 41-11776
Aircraft Model B-24D--CO
Aircraft Letter:
Squadron: Aircraft 343 BS
Aircraft Name: JERSEY JACKASS
Location: Missing Downed in Rumania 6KIA 3 POW
Cause: Burning debris, hurled upward by bomb explosions and secondary explosions, caused damage among many of the attacking aircraft. Mcgraw's aircraft was hit by debris and fires started in the bomb bay. It rapidly spread to the wings, and then an engine failed. The pilot attempted a crash-landing near Floresti, south of Ploesti
Lt. Senff lost his life in the low level mission to destroy Rumanian Oil Fields, Operation Tidal Wave one of the most daring raids of WW2. Lt, Senff was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross for Valor.
Crew of JERSEY JACKASS
1st/Lt. John J. McGraw Pilot KIA
2nd/Lt. Robert J. Senff Co Pilot KIA
2nd/Lt. George P. Giblin Bombardier KIA
T/Sgt. Warren T. Townley Engineer KIA
T/Sgt. Albert H. Wilmes Radio Op. KIA
S/Sgt. Julius A. Kish Gunner KIA
S/Sgt. James A. Utley Gunner KIA
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