42-31996 Lady Lillian / War Weary

Delivered Cheyenne 11/1/44; Gt Falls 14/1/44; Kearney 23/1/44; Assigned 561BS/388BG Knettishall 8/2/44 LADY LILLIAN; Missing in Action Kassel 18/10/44 with ?; flak, crashed Gosselies A/fd, Bel; 9 RTD; Salvaged 6/11/44. WAR WEARY.

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Units served with

The insignia of the 388th Bomb Group.
  • Unit Hierarchy: Group
  • Air Force: Eighth Air Force
  • Type Category: Bombardment

People

  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 388th Bomb Group 561st Bomb Squadron
  • Service Numbers: O-694847
  • Highest Rank: Second Lieutenant
  • Role/Job: Navigator
  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 388th Bomb Group 561st Bomb Squadron
  • Service Numbers: 32692194
  • Highest Rank: Technician Third Grade
  • Role/Job: Waist Gunner
  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 388th Bomb Group 561st Bomb Squadron
  • Service Numbers: 16134234
  • Highest Rank: Technical Sergeant (2nd Grade)
  • Role/Job: Flight Engineer

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Revisions

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Contributorjmoore43
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Added associations to the 561BS & 388BG as listed in the A/C description.

 

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Contributorjmoore43
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Added the A/C nickname listed in the A/C “Description” section.

Added the Production block number and Manufacturer per info on the internet. 

SOURCE:  https://b17flyingfortress.de/en/production-block/b-17g-35-bo-42-31932-4…

 

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ContributorAAM
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Sources

Dave Osborne, B-17 Fortress Master Log