FRE 1512

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A B-17 Flying Fortress (serial number 42-97210) nicknamed "Jamaica Ginger" of the 388th Bomb Group. Handwritten caption on reverse: 'Jamaica Ginger, 563 BS, 388'.

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Units

388th Bomb Group

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

People

Charles Sylvester Lail

• Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
• Nationality: American
• Unit: 388th Bomb Group 562nd Bomb Squadron
• Highest Rank: Second Lieutenant
• Role/Job: Bombardier