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Tail Numbers - 05/05/2007 07:45:54 AM
Looking for the tail number of the B-26 aircraft flown by Capt Allen E Karstens when it crashed on 1 March 1943.  He was assigned to the 432nd Bombardment Squadron, 17th Bombardment Group (Medium)
 
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Randy Watkins
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RE: Tail Numbers - 05/05/2007 09:50:49 AM
It was "Terrible Terrapin" 41-17928, shot down in flames over target,
in service with 17th BG from November 18th 1942. Crew Chief named Beaman. Target was La Hencha bridge between Gabes and Sfax. The bridge was a major supply route for Rommel's forces, and the 17th BG was given four days to get it, "high or low".
<message edited by deefeater on 05/05/2007 09:55:05 AM >

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