42-3335 Fickle Finger of Fate

Lieutenant Mario J Persechini, a pilot of the 385th Bomb Group with his B-17 Flying Fortress (serial number 42-3335) nicknamed "Fickle Finger of Fate". Image stamped on reverse; ‘Keystone Press.’ [stamp], ‘Passed for Publication 10 Oct 1943.’ [stamp] and ‘287597.’ [Censor no.] Printed caption on reverse: 'FLYING FORTRESSES IN COMBAT MISSIONS OVER EUROPE. Picture shows: Fortress "Fickle Finger" [sic] piloted by Mario J Persechini, 1/Lt, Los Angeles, with two ground crewmen, Sgt Billy C Hahn, Sp media-380145.jpg FRE 1391 Lieutenant Mario J Persechini, a pilot of the 385th Bomb Group with his B-17 Flying Fortress (serial number 42-3335) nicknamed "Fickle Finger of Fate". Image stamped on reverse; ‘Keystone Press.’ [stamp], ‘Passed for Publication 10 Oct 1943.’ [stamp] and ‘287597.’ [Censor no.] Printed caption on reverse: 'FLYING FORTRESSES IN COMBAT MISSIONS OVER EUROPE. Picture shows: Fortress "Fickle Finger" [sic] piloted by Mario J Persechini, 1/Lt, Los Angeles, with two ground crewmen, Sgt Billy C Hahn, Spur, Texas and Sgt David E Yarborough, Sanford, NC. US Pool/SG/H Keystone. 21.' Roger Freeman Collection

IWM, Roger Freeman Collection

Object Number - FRE 1391 - Lieutenant Mario J Persechini, a pilot of the 385th Bomb Group with his B-17 Flying Fortress (serial number 42-3335) nicknamed "Fickle Finger of...

Delivered Denver 17/5/43; Dow Fd 14/6/43; Assigned 549BS/385BG [GX-Y] Gt Ashfield 14/6/43; Salvaged 29/5/45. FICKLE FINGER OF FATE.

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Units served with

The insignia of the 385th Bomb Group.

385th Bomb Group

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

People

James D McKee

  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 385th Bomb Group 549th Bomb Squadron
  • Highest Rank: Second Lieutenant
  • Role/Job: Co-Pilot

Mario J Persechini

  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 385th Bomb Group 549th Bomb Squadron
  • Highest Rank: Captain
  • Role/Job: Pilot

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If coded GX-Y, it was assigned to 548th BS not 549th.  See Freeman, The Mighty Eighth Warpaint and Heraldry p 83 and other sources

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https://b17flyingfortress.de/en/b17/42-3335-fickle-finger-of/

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https://b17flyingfortress.de/en/b17/42-3335-fickle-finger-of/

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Baugher B-17F-DL s/n list.

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Dave Osborne, B-17 Fortress Master Log

42-3335: Gallery (3 items)

Lieutenant Mario J Persechini, a pilot of the 385th Bomb Group with his B-17 Flying Fortress (serial number 42-3335) nicknamed "Fickle Finger of Fate". Image stamped on reverse; ‘Keystone Press.’ [stamp], ‘Passed for Publication 10 Oct 1943.’ [stamp] and ‘287597.’ [Censor no.] Printed caption on reverse: 'FLYING FORTRESSES IN COMBAT MISSIONS OVER EUROPE. Picture shows: Fortress "Fickle Finger" [sic] piloted by Mario J Persechini, 1/Lt, Los Angeles, with two ground crewmen, Sgt Billy C Hahn, Sp

Object number: FRE 1391 - Lieutenant Mario J Persechini, a pilot of the...

Object number: UPL 30212 - 42-3335 Fickle Finger of Fate, 385th Bomb Group

Object number: UPL 50525 - B-17 42-3335 'Fickle Finger of ?' 549BS, 385BBG