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The nose art of a B-17 Flying Fortress (serial number 44-8158) nicknamed "Bobby Sox" by Master Sergeant Jay D Cowan of the 490th Bomb Group.' Image via Mark Brown, AFA. Written on slide casing: 'Bobby Sox.'
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Units
- Unit Hierarchy: Group
- Air Force: Eighth Air Force
- Type Category: Bombardment
People
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 490th Bomb Group 851st Bomb Squadron
- Service Numbers: 18083741
- Highest Rank: Master Sergeant
- Role/Job: 490th Ground Crew Leader
Aircraft
- Aircraft Type: B-17 Flying Fortress
- Nicknames: Bobby sox
- Unit: 490th Bomb Group