John J Hughes

Military

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Units served with

The insignia of the 389th Bomb Group.

389th Bomb Group

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

Aircraft

Airmen of the 388th Bomb Group climb aboard their B-17 Flying Fortress (serial number 42-30793) nicknamed "Tom Paine" before a mission. Written on slide casing: 'Tom Paine.'

42-30793

  • Aircraft Type: B-17 Flying Fortress
  • Nicknames: Tom Paine
  • Unit: 388th Bomb Group 389th Bomb Group 562nd Bomb Squadron

Events

Event Location Date Description

Born

Long Island, New York, USA

Other

Interned (INT)

England 1 December 1943

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Sources

MACR 3983 / Paul Andrews, Project Bits and Pieces, 8th Air Force Roll of Honor database