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    Fallen World War II Airman honored after being missing in action 81 years [Image 5 of 15]

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    Fallen World War II Airman honored after being missing in action 81 years

    PLOIESTI, ROMANIA

    08.01.1943

    Courtesy Photo

    Oregon National Guard Public Affairs Office

    On August 1, 1943, the United States Army Air Forces staged Operation Tidalwave—a daring, surprise low-level raid flying B-24 Liberators against the Axis’ critical source of fuel, the oil fields in Ploesti, Romania. (Photo courtesy of the National Museum of the United States Air Force)

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    Date Taken: 08.01.1943
    Date Posted: 07.26.2024 12:29
    Photo ID: 8552215
    VIRIN: 180422-F-FN604-1026
    Resolution: 2273x1747
    Size: 1.55 MB
    Location: PLOIESTI, RO

    Web Views: 36
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