UPL 25323
IMAGEActor-turned gunnery instructor Clark Gable, during a well-publicized visit to Bassingbourn, takes time to pose with B-17F 42-5077 "Delta Rebel No. 2" (coded OR-T) of the 323rd Bomb Sq, 91st BG. NARA Ref 342-FH-3A45659-27293AC.
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Units
- Unit Hierarchy: Squadron
- Air Force: Eighth Air Force
- Type Category: Bombardment
- Unit Hierarchy: Group
- Air Force: Eighth Air Force
- Type Category: Bombardment
People
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 303rd Bomb Group 351st Bomb Group 359th Bomb Squadron 508th Bomb Squadron
- Service Numbers: 19125741 at enlistment, then O-565390
- Highest Rank: Major
- Role/Job: Cameraman, Gunner, Actor
Aircraft
- Aircraft Type: B-17 Flying Fortress
- Nicknames: Delta Rebel No. 2
- Unit: 91st Bomb Group 323rd Bomb Squadron
Locations
- Site type: Airfield