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Whitney Barnes of the 392nd Bomb Group sat atop a bomb. Image via John E Bode. Handwritten caption on reverse: 'Whitney Barnes atop a 4,000 lb 'egg'.'
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Whitney Barnes of the 392nd Bomb Group sat atop a bomb. Image via John E Bode. Handwritten caption on reverse: 'Whitney Barnes atop a 4,000 lb 'egg'.'

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Units

The insignia of the 392nd Bomb Group.

392nd Bomb Group

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

People

Corporal Whitney Barnes of the 392nd Bomb Group with a bomb inscribed "Marion" in honour of his wife. Image via John E Bode

Whitney L Barnes

  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 392nd Bomb Group 577th Bomb Squadron
  • Highest Rank: Corporal
  • Role/Job: Airplane and Engine Mechanic
Staff Sergeant John Bode of the 392nd Bomb Group is presented the Distinguished Flying Cross by General Leon Johnson. Image via John Bode. Bode has written beneath the image: 'Cong Med Honor Holder Gen. Leon Johnson, DFC Award S/Sgt John Bode.'

John E Bode

  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 392nd Bomb Group 576th Bomb Squadron
  • Highest Rank: Staff Sergeant
  • Role/Job: waist gunner; Photographer; Assistant Engineer

Revisions

Date: 8 Sep 2014 15:25:37
ContributorAAM
Sources

IWM, Roger Freeman Collection