UPL 7080
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The yoke of 42-97307 "Flak Shak" My grandfather pulled this off of the B-17 after landing in Brussels. He etched her serial number into the back of the yoke.
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Units
- Unit Hierarchy: Group
- Air Force: Eighth Air Force
- Type Category: Bombardment
People
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 385th Bomb Group 548th Bomb Squadron
- Highest Rank: Captain
- Role/Job: Pilot
Aircraft
- Aircraft Type: B-17 Flying Fortress
- Nicknames: Flak Shak
Mission
- Date: 12 September 1944
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