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The tail of a B-17 Flying Fortress (serial number 42-30366) of the 96th Bomb Group. Official caption on image: "(GM-13-1-96) (17-9-43) A/C No. 366."

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Units

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

People

James W Dunlap
  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 96th Bomb Group 338th Bomb Squadron
  • Highest Rank: Second Lieutenant
  • Role/Job: Co-Pilot

Aircraft

The nose art of the B-17 Flying Fortress nicknamed "Fertile Myrtle The 3rd" of the 96th Bomb Group.
  • Aircraft Type: B-17 Flying Fortress
  • Nicknames: Fertile Myrtle III
  • Unit: 96th Bomb Group 338th Bomb Squadron

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Sources

IWM, Roger Freeman Collection