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A B-17 Flying Fortress (serial number 42-30275) nicknamed "Vibrant Virgin" of the 385th Bomb Group in flight. Handwritten caption on reverse: 'HH. Vibrant Virgin, 1/Lt. John Pettenger.'
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A B-17 Flying Fortress (serial number 42-30275) nicknamed "Vibrant Virgin" of the 385th Bomb Group in flight. Handwritten caption on reverse: 'HH. Vibrant Virgin, 1/Lt. John Pettenger.'

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Units

The insignia of the 385th Bomb Group.

385th Bomb Group

  • Unit Hierarchy: Group
  • Air Force: Eighth Air Force
  • Type Category: Bombardment

Aircraft

42-30275

  • Aircraft Type: B-17 Flying Fortress
  • Nicknames: The Vibrant Virgin
  • Unit: 385th Bomb Group 548th Bomb Squadron

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Sources

IWM, Roger Freeman Collection