44-40321 Old Sack

media-57253.jpeg UPL 57253 Nose Art of 44-40321 "Old Sack" 493rd Bomb Group collection

493rd BG Archives

Object Number - UPL 57253 - Nose Art of 44-40321 "Old Sack"

Original aircraft of the 493rd BG

Named by Major Victor Aubry after his wife (nickname)

Major Aubry flew 11 of the 17 combat missions completed by "Old Sack" with the 493rd BG

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Units served with

The insignia of the 493rd Bomb Group.
  • Unit Hierarchy: Group
  • Air Force: Eighth Air Force
  • Type Category: Bombardment

People

  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 493rd Bomb Group 860th Bomb Squadron 863rd Bomb Squadron
  • Service Numbers: O-415225
  • Highest Rank: Major
  • Role/Job: Squadron Operations Officer; Pilot

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Revisions

Date
ContributorDarren Jelley
Changes
Sources

493rd BG Archives
personal diary of Major Aubry

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