Ploesti Pranged

Series

Series Name
Pathe Gazette

Issue

Issue No.
43/70
Date Released
2 Sep 1943
Stories in this Issue:

Story

Story No. within this Issue
3 / 4
Summary
The 9th United States Army Air Force (USAAF) operating in the Middle East prepares for a daylight raid on the Ploesti oilfields of enemy occupied Rumania. Over a hundred and twenty seven aircraft were sent on the mission. Over the target 300 tons of explosives are released. On return to their base some Liberators are seen to have been "pranged" but nothing serious.
Keywords
Weapons; Aviation; War damage; Military
Locations
Romania; Ploesti
Length of story (in feet)
205
Story extras:
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'Ploesti Pranged', Pathe Gazette Issue No. 43/70, 2 Sep 1943. https://learningonscreen.ac.uk/newsonscreen/search/index.php/story/100084 (Accessed 01 Feb 2025)