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B-17F with Carl Estes Clover crew, 305th BG, 8th AF, 15 March 1944; Clover standing at left (Fold3)

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Units

Unofficial emblem, 305th Bomb Group.

305th Bomb Group

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

People

Carl Estes Clover

  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 305th Bomb Group
  • Service Numbers: 34071936 on enlisting
  • Highest Rank: Lieutenant
  • Role/Job: Pilot

Aircraft

Personnel of the 305th Bomb Group undertake training infront of a B-17 Flying Fortress (serial number 42-3181) nicknamed "Flak Alley Lil'". Written on slide casing: 'Flak Alley Lil'.'

42-3181

  • Aircraft Type: B-17 Flying Fortress
  • Nicknames: Flak Alley Lil / Limited Service
  • Unit: 305th Bomb Group 366th Bomb Squadron 486th Bomb Group 95th Bomb Group

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ContributorLucy May
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