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Info Contributor - James A. Leddy
Caption Reads: "The 77 bombs painted on the fuselage of the 8th Air Force Consolidated B-24 Liberator bomber FLYING CRUSADER, based in England, are the proud boast of a 5 man ground crew, who have weaned and nursed their precious plane since it started operations. Each bomb represents a successful bombing mission against the enemy."

Info Contributor - Tom Brittan
Lt Planche was the Navigator with Capt. John J. Reade's crew which flew the aircraft on no less than 22 missions between 4 Oct 43 and 31 May 44. Went on to clock up a total of 82 sorties before crashing 9 Oct 44 at West Bradenham, 2 miles south of Wendling. Salvaged 10 Oct 44

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