“Tidal Wave” Bombing raid to be commemorated

The 75th Anniversary of the famed ‘Tidal Wave’ bombing raid over Ploiesti on Aug 1, 1943, will be celebrated in Bucharest.

The event will feature “Knights of the Sky”, a documentary directed by Nicholas Dimancescu.

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The documentary “Knights of the Sky” is presented through the eyes and words of Nicholas Dimancescu. He journeys back to Romania both to uncover the stories of American and Romanian airmen who raided and defended Romania’s Ploesti oil refineries during World War II.

The experiences of wartime fighter pilot ‘aces’ on both sides are recounted. Two of them, once enemies who attacked one another over Romania, meet for the first time 66 years later.

Also told is the first-ever low-level “Tidal Wave” bombing raid launched from Libya against Romania’s oil refineries on August 1, 1943. Interviewed is the captain of the famed “Sandman” B-24.