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Howard A Breson, Master Sergeant, Crew Chief, 96th Bomb Group, and his aircraft mechanic crew by their assigned B-17 "Kipling's Error III". Howard is on the left.

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Howard A Breson

  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 96th Bomb Group 413th Bomb Squadron
  • Highest Rank: Master Sergeant
  • Role/Job: Crew Chief

Aircraft

The nose art of a B-17 Flying Fortress (serial number 42-5885) nicknamed "Kipling's Error the III" of the 96th Bomb Group. Official caption printed on image: '(GM-1-9-96)(11-9-43).' Handwritten caption on reverse: 'Neies crew.'

42-5885

  • Aircraft Type: B-17 Flying Fortress
  • Nicknames: Kipling's Error the III
  • Unit: 96th Bomb Group 337th Bomb Squadron 413th Bomb Squadron

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Sources

"Iowans of the Mighty Eighth", Chapter 22 "Biographies", by Charles D Taylor.