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Maj Aviation Safety Inspector, General Aviation
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Joseph Kennedy (brother of John F. Kennedy) was killed on one of these missions. As a PB4Y pilot (Navy B-24 patrol plane), he volunteered to take off a radio-controlled B-24, arm the explosives, and bail out. On the Navy’s first attempt, with Kennedy aboard, the plane exploded prematurely.
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LTC Stephen C.
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Joe Kennedy was the most famous loss/casualty to Operation Aphrodite.
“Joe Jr. volunteered to fly in Project Anvil, the navy counterpart of Aphrodite. His plane was a PB4Y-1 (Navy version of the B-24 Liberator).”

PO1 William "Chip" Nagel
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