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Colonel Dent (right) welcome Colonel Napier of the 489th Bomb Group back to base after a mission in his B-24 Liberator (serial number 42-94947) nicknamed "The Betty Jim". Image via J Archer. First handwritten caption on reverse: '489 BG CO Col Napier Welcomed back to base by Col Fred Dent. 4/8/44.' Second handwritten caption on reverse: 'Col Napier (L) & Col Dent (R) 5/9/44. 489 BG.'
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Units
- Unit Hierarchy: Group
- Air Force: Eighth Air Force
- Type Category: Bombardment
People
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 14th Combat Bomb Wing 44th Bomb Group The Flying Eightballs 68th Bomb Squadron Headquarters (14th Combat Bomb Wing)
- Service Numbers: O-17504
- Highest Rank: Major General
- Role/Job: Commanding Officer
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 489th Bomb Group Headquarters Squadron (489th Bomb Group)
- Service Numbers: O-17668
- Highest Rank: Brigadier General
- Role/Job: Commanding Officer
Aircraft
- Aircraft Type: B-24 Liberator
- Nicknames: The Betty-Jim
- Unit: 489th Bomb Group 847th Bomb Squadron