Willie D Clifton

Military
media-29991.jpeg UPL 29991 Air crew of the B-17G, 42-37985, The Saint. 1944

American Air Museum In Britain - B17G - 42-37985 - The Saint

Object Number - UPL 29991 - Air crew of the B-17G, 42-37985, The Saint. 1944

TSgt. Willie Clifton's B-17G, 42-37985, The Saint, was damaged by flak on a bombing mission over Germany. The Saint, diverted due to damage and landed in Sweden. Interned. 9 April 1944.

TSgt Clifton was interned (INT) by the Swede's and later released to return to service (RTS) with his crew. The Saint, was salvaged 25/5/45, and was released from Sweden with it's crew. 31/5/45. Missing Air Crew Report 3650.

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Units served with

The insignia of the 96th Bomb Group.
  • Unit Hierarchy: Group
  • Air Force: Eighth Air Force
  • Type Category: Bombardment

People

  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 96th Bomb Group 338th Bomb Squadron
  • Service Numbers: T-001483
  • Highest Rank: Flight Officer
  • Role/Job: Co-Pilot
  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 96th Bomb Group 338th Bomb Squadron
  • Highest Rank: Lieutenant
  • Role/Job: Pilot

Aircraft

  • Aircraft Type: B-17 Flying Fortress
  • Nicknames: The Saint
  • Unit: 96th Bomb Group 338th Bomb Squadron

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Interned (INT)

Poland 9 April 1944

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Missing Air Crew Report 3650.

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American Air Museum In Britain - B-17 - 42-37894 - The Saint

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B-17G - 42-37985 - The Saint

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B-17G - 42-37985 - The Saint

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Drawn from the records of the National Museum of the Mighty Eighth Air Force, Savannah, Georgia / MACR 3650 / MACR 3650; Snetterton Heath pg 90 & 130 / Paul Andrews, Project Bits and Pieces, 8th Air Force Roll of Honor database

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