paddyoB26
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Need Group and Squadron call signs
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10/09/2006 12:38:40 PM
Two quick questions for the time period March 1943, North Africa
Does anyone know what the 17th Bomb Group call sign was?
Does anyone know what the 432nd Bomb Squadron call sign was?
Thank you,
Patrick
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RE: Need Group and Squadron call signs
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10/16/2006 12:29:12 PM
The information below is from Marauder Men who were there. I hope this helps.
From original Field Order #138. (The Thunderbird says, "18 Nov. 1943, Lt. Durrell led a raid over the Grosetto Marshalling Yards in Italy. Excellent bombing was reported.")
Par. 2. COLORS OF THE DAY:
Time Color Challenge Answer
0600-l200 Gy D O
1200-l800 Ry B M
Par. 3. RADIO PROCEDURE:
Interbomber Freq. 4430
VHF Frequency "B" Channel
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From copy of Field Order #144:
Par. 3. RADIO PROCEDURE
Intergroup Call Sign - RHEINGOLD
Interbomber Freq. - 4430
VHF Frequency - "B" Channel
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From list that, in some cases called "Code names for these VHF Channels":
"Sandstorm", "Blue Jay", "Flapjack", "Highball".
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