Ploesti (Tidal Wave) mission examined (see link)

[JohnB]

This is a very interesting 1 & 1/2 hour power point presentation by Dave Klaus on Facebook concerning the above mission. Some "new" information is presented. I found it well worth watching and I think most of you will too.

https://www.facebook.com/CommemorativeAF/videos/1169587800282319

[Peterpools]

Thanks, John, for the link - I'll be watching later today.

 

[JohnB]

  On 8/6/2022 at 12:39 PM, Peterpools said:

Thanks, John, for the link - I'll be watching later today.

 

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He has really done some extensive research. Interesting presentation.

[Bill_S]

I'll definitely watch it soon. I sure wish Dave would upscale his Tidal Wave decals to 1/32.

[JohnB]

I built a Hasegawa 1/72 B-24D using his decals. The Sandman survived the mission. This photo is usually seen printed backwards. This is correct.

[Martinnfb]

Finished it last night, thanks for sharing John, definitely some interesting info, I wish there was a part two describing in depth the political ties between allies directly leading to this campaign .

[Clunkmeister]

These were some seriously brave crews, and the B-24 was THE ship to do the job.   But the political bungling seems to have been astronomical, and the CYA employed post raid by those in charge seems mind boggling to me. 
A treetop raid using B-24s?  That’s by far the worst thing to do with that airplane. It’s a high altitude strategic bomber, not a treetop raider. 
Plus, not having the RAF do their standard high altitude pre raid recce flights with their Mossies is absolutely unforgivable. 

[harv]

  On 8/6/2022 at 2:16 PM, JohnB said:

He has really done some extensive research. Interesting presentation.

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Obviously not what I saw....harv

[JohnB]

  On 8/14/2022 at 9:15 PM, Clunkmeister said:

These were some seriously brave crews, and the B-24 was THE ship to do the job.   But the political bungling seems to have been astronomical, and the CYA employed post raid by those in charge seems mind boggling to me. 
A treetop raid using B-24s?  That’s by far the worst thing to do with that airplane. It’s a high altitude strategic bomber, not a treetop raider. 
Plus, not having the RAF do their standard high altitude pre raid recce flights with their Mossies is absolutely unforgivable. 

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20/20 hindsight Ernie. Kane, Compton and Ent screwed things up.

[JohnB]

  On 8/19/2022 at 2:55 AM, harv said:

Obviously not what I saw....harv

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Just what DID you see Harv???

[Bomber_County]

Not having a Facebook account, LSM is the limit of my social media experience, is this available anywhere else?

[harv]

  On 8/19/2022 at 2:54 PM, JohnB said:

Just what DID you see Harv???

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Was a funny video. N I w I don't remember what it was

[JohnB]

  On 8/20/2022 at 10:34 AM, Bomber_County said:

Not having a Facebook account, LSM is the limit of my social media experience, is this available anywhere else?

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I think it's on You Tube also Phil.

[Bomber_County]

  On 8/20/2022 at 2:23 PM, JohnB said:

I think it's on You Tube also Phil.

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Thanks John, I’ll have check…..