44-6278 Although it had no official name this A/C was known as The Jinx because of its reputation of being a Flak Magnet

Delivered Kearney 19/6/44; Grenier 4/8/44; Assigned 861BS/493BG Debach 3/8/44; battle damaged Cologne 10/1/45 with ?; force landed continent, Salvaged.

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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

Places

Revisions

Date
ContributorDarren Jelley
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Sources

493rd BG Archives

Date
ContributorAAM
Changes
Sources

Dave Osborne, B-17 Fortress Master Log