FRE 7992
IMAGEThe nose art of a B-24 Liberator nicknamed "Fairy Belle" of the 577th Bomb Squadron, 392nd Bomb Group. Handwritten caption on reverse: 'The "Fairy Belle" was named before this plane joined our group. Barnes painted in the girl!' Handwritten and printed caption on reverse: '392BG, 577SQ.' On reverse: John E. Bode Aug 05 1964 [Stamp].
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Units
- Unit Hierarchy: Group
- Air Force: Eighth Air Force
- Type Category: Bombardment
- Unit Hierarchy: Squadron
- Air Force: Eighth Air Force
- Type Category: Bombardment
People
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 392nd Bomb Group 576th Bomb Squadron
- Highest Rank: Staff Sergeant
- Role/Job: waist gunner; Photographer; Assistant Engineer