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April 1945. Recently, the Carpetbaggers have A-26

Invader to ensure the missions "Red Stockings". From
their base in Harrington, they have to travel to the heart
of Germany and drop off OSS agents

Sometimes long missions require refueling. Although at

that time, all the fields in France and Belgium were in
the hands of the Allies, only two aerodromes had
obtained the approval to receive and refuel the planes
"Special Duties". Haguenau was one of those two fields.

Around the taxiways and alveoli away from prying eyes,

there were still buildings built by the previous occupant.

On the track, the staff of a GMC 353 tanker (F-3) is

preparing to refuel Queen of Spades. Note that the
tanker truck represented is an oil bunker. It is
recognizable by the yellow band that surrounds the two
cisterns.

The refueling operations are for Sgt Thompson the

opportunity to make an unexpected visit to the ruins of
these bunkers and make a discovery there that will
"The crew of the A-26C Queen of Spades",
keep as a souvenir of war, a flag carrying the Nazi
mechanic; Capt Willard Smith (pilot); Lt Wilh
emblem.
Thompson (gunner); Lt Allen Wayne (Flight N

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The 750 gallon (2,835 l) G3

600 gallon (2,268l) F2 trailer are from the kit range.
They are now very difficult to find on the market. The
US Army nomenclature for the registration of vehicles
must be respected. Tank trucks carry a serial number
beginning with 80 (for example USA 804609) while
trucks (trays or tractors) of class 2t 1/2 carry a serial