FRE 893
IMAGEThe nose art of a B-17 Flying Fortress (serial number 42-3271 EP-L) nicknamed "Nine Little Yanks and a Jerk" of the 100th Bomb Group. This plane is most associated with the crew of Capt Robert L. Hughes. Handwritten caption on reverse: '100th BG 13th CBW.'
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Units
- Unit Hierarchy: Group
- Air Force: Eighth Air Force
- Type Category: Bombardment
- Unit Hierarchy: Squadron
- Air Force: Eighth Air Force
- Type Category: Bombardment
Aircraft
- Aircraft Type: B-17 Flying Fortress
- Nicknames: Nine Little Yanks and a Jerk
- Unit: 100th Bomb Group 351st Bomb Squadron
Locations
- Site type: Airfield