Consolidated B-24 Liberator crash, Aug 1, 1943 (5 killed)
Consolidated B-24 Liberator accident on August 1, 1943 near Ploiești Prahova, Romania with 5 fatalities.
- Date: August 1, 1943
- Aircraft: Consolidated B-24 Liberator
- Location: Ploiești Prahova, Romania
- Fatalities: 5
- Phase of flight: En route
The B 24 Lil Joe took part in the Tidal Wave raid on Ploiești on 1 August 1943. It was shot down by flak while approaching the target and crashed in flames, killing five crew and taking four prisoner.