FRE 1391
IMAGELieutenant Mario J Persechini, a pilot of the 385th Bomb Group with his B-17 Flying Fortress (serial number 42-3335) nicknamed "Fickle Finger of Fate". Image stamped on reverse; ‘Keystone Press.’ [stamp], ‘Passed for Publication 10 Oct 1943.’ [stamp] and ‘287597.’ [Censor no.] Printed caption on reverse: 'FLYING FORTRESSES IN COMBAT MISSIONS OVER EUROPE. Picture shows: Fortress "Fickle Finger" [sic] piloted by Mario J Persechini, 1/Lt, Los Angeles, with two ground crewmen, Sgt Billy C Hahn, Spur, Texas and Sgt David E Yarborough, Sanford, NC. US Pool/SG/H Keystone. 21.'
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Units
- Unit Hierarchy: Group
- Air Force: Eighth Air Force
- Type Category: Bombardment
People
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 385th Bomb Group 549th Bomb Squadron
- Highest Rank: Sergeant (RAF)
- Role/Job: Ground crew
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 385th Bomb Group 549th Bomb Squadron
- Service Numbers: 34312496
- Highest Rank: Sergeant (RAF)
- Role/Job: Ground crew -assistant crew chief
Aircraft
- Aircraft Type: B-17 Flying Fortress
- Nicknames: Fickle Finger of Fate
- Unit: 385th Bomb Group 549th Bomb Squadron