Burning Hitler's Black Gold [inscribed and signed by Major Robert W. Sternfels] Ploesti Low Level Bombing Mission, August 1, 1943 - B24 "The Sandman" Bombing Ploesti (The real story of the raid on Ploesti and why the "wrong turn" by the lead navigator "in his own words", "A view from the cockpit" by the pilot of "The Sandman", concept, narrative, and commentary by Major Robert W. Sternfels 98th Bombardment Group, "The Pyramiders", and startling new information from Colonel Harold A. Wickland: Mission Lead Navigator, 376th Bombardment Group, 9th Bomber Command, 9th Air Force USAAF, additional narrative by members of the B-24D Flight Crew of "The Sandman")