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The nose art of a B-17 Flying Fortress (serial number 42-6097) nicknamed "The Bad Penny Always Comes Back" of the 96th Bomb Group. Image by Captain Arnold Delmonico, photographic officer 490th Bomb Group. Written on slide caing: 'The Bad Penny, QJ-O, B-17 F.'

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Units

The insignia of the 490th Bomb Group.
  • Unit Hierarchy: Group
  • Air Force: Eighth Air Force
  • Type Category: Bombardment
The insignia of the 96th Bomb Group.
  • Unit Hierarchy: Group
  • Air Force: Eighth Air Force
  • Type Category: Bombardment

People

Personnel of the 490th Bomb Group enjoy coffee besides a Jeep. Image by Captain Arnold Delmonico, photographic officer 490th Bomb Group.
  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 490th Bomb Group Headquarters (490th Bomb Group)
  • Service Numbers: O-861003
  • Highest Rank: Lieutenant Colonel
  • Role/Job: Photographic Officer

Aircraft

The nose art of a B-17 Flying Fortress (serial number 42-6097) nicknamed "The Bad Penny Always Comes Back" of the 96th Bomb Group. Image by Captain Arnold Delmonico, photographic officer 490th Bomb Group.
  • Aircraft Type: B-17 Flying Fortress
  • Nicknames: The Bad Penny Always Comes Back
  • Unit: 96th Bomb Group

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Sources

IWM, Roger Freeman Collection