42-107215 Lil Eight Ball

media-19359.jpeg UPL 19359 B-17G-35-DL #42-107215 "L'il Eight Ball"
447th BG - 709th BS
466th Bomb Group collection

B-17 Flying Fortress Story - Roger Freeman

Object Number - UPL 19359 - B-17G-35-DL #42-107215 "L'il Eight Ball" 447th BG - 709th BS

Delivered Tulsa 21/3/44; Kearney 4/4/44; Dow Fd 14/4/44; Assigned 709BS/447BG Rattlesden 25/4/44; Returned to the USA Bradley 5/7/45; 4168 Base Unit, South Plains, Texas 21/10/45; Recl Comp 7/6/46. L'IL EIGHT BALL. 124 missions.

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The insignia of the 447th Bomb Group.

447th Bomb Group

  • Unit Hierarchy: Group
  • Air Force: Eighth Air Force
  • Type Category: Bombardment

People

Michael Kaschak

  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 447th Bomb Group 709th Bomb Squadron
  • Service Numbers: 31168873
  • Role/Job: Crew Chief

Robert W King

  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 709th Bomb Squadron 447th Bomb Group
  • Service Numbers: 31303732
  • Highest Rank: Staff Sergeant
  • Role/Job: Tail Gunner

Philip C Zanoya

  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 447th Bomb Group 709th Bomb Squadron
  • Service Numbers: O-749153
  • Highest Rank: First Lieutenant
  • Role/Job: Pilot

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Chris Brassfield

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Dave Osborne, B-17 Fortress Master Log

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