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Personnel of the 388th Bomb Group enjoy the shade under their B-17 Flying Fortress (serial number 42-30595) nicknamed "Gremlin Gus II" in Africa. Handwritten caption on reverse: 'Gremlin Gus II, Africa.'
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Personnel of the 388th Bomb Group enjoy the shade under their B-17 Flying Fortress (serial number 42-30595) nicknamed "Gremlin Gus II" in Africa. Handwritten caption on reverse: 'Gremlin Gus II, Africa.'

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The insignia of the 388th Bomb Group.

388th Bomb Group

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

Aircraft

42-30595

  • Aircraft Type: B-17 Flying Fortress
  • Nicknames: Olin's 69ers, Gremlin Gus II
  • Unit: 388th Bomb Group 560th Bomb Squadron

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IWM, Roger Freeman Collection