UPL 48816
IMAGEPHOTO : the B-24D, Lil Joe, with a crewman, possibly, the tail gunner, SSGT. Roy Carney. - B-24D, Lil Joe, B-24-D-CO, 41-11886, in the 9th Air Force, the 98th Bomb Group, and the 345th Bomb Squadron. Left Side : A dice roll combination of 4, in craps, is referred to as a, "Little Joe", score, hence, the bomber's name, Lil Joe. Lil Joe was lost on Operation Tidal Wave. Aug 1, 1943.
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Units
- Unit Hierarchy: Squadron
- Air Force: Ninth Air Force
- Type Category: Bombardment
- Unit Hierarchy: Group
- Air Force: Ninth Air Force
- Type Category: Bombardment
People
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 98th Bomb Group 345th Bomb Squadron
- Service Numbers: 19114586
- Highest Rank: Staff Sergeant
- Role/Job: Tail Gunner
Aircraft
- Aircraft Type: B-24 Liberator
- Nicknames: - Lil Joe
- Unit: 98th Bomb Group 345th Bomb Squadron
Locations
- Site type: Airfield
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