Bombing Hitler's Gas Station: A Brief History

The Ploesti mission profile, 1941-1944: REPOST

Barnstormer approach: the Sandman, a B-24D in the 98th Bomber Group, breaks clear of the firestorm at the Astra Romana refinery on 1 August 1943

This is an essay from last May. I am republishing it from behind the paywall in honor of two pilots I am helping to memorialize this week, including one who died in OP Tidal Wave. Please consider supporting this…