Ploesti Mission Details The information and maps on this page are from: Army Air Force Reference History The Ploesti Mission of 1 August 1943 (short title AAFRH-3) prepared June 1944 Click on one of the links below to view tables related to the Ploesti mission. Target and Target Forces Plans Bomb Load Plan Operational Record of Ploesti Mission Click here to return to the Ploesti Mission Overview.