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Three airmen of the 392nd Bomb Group with a B-24 Liberator (serial number 42-109826) nicknamed "The Arsenal". Image via John E Bode
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Three airmen of the 392nd Bomb Group with a B-24 Liberator (serial number 42-109826) nicknamed "The Arsenal". Image via John E Bode

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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

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

Aircraft

Three airmen of the 392nd Bomb Group with a B-24 Liberator (serial number 42-109826) nicknamed "The Arsenal". Image via John E Bode

42-109826

  • Aircraft Type: B-24 Liberator
  • Unit: 392nd Bomb Group 577th Bomb Squadron

Revisions

Date: 8 Sep 2014 15:25:47
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Sources

IWM, Roger Freeman Collection