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A B-17G Flying Fortress (serial number 42-97128) nicknamed "Screwball Express" of the 379th Bomb Group. Printed caption on image: "Screwball Express - B-17G "Mystic M for Mike" - AAF 42-97128."
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A B-17G Flying Fortress (serial number 42-97128) nicknamed "Screwball Express" of the 379th Bomb Group. Printed caption on image: "Screwball Express - B-17G "Mystic M for Mike" - AAF 42-97128."

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The insignia of the 379th Bomb Group.

379th Bomb Group

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

People

A B-17G Flying Fortress (serial number 42-97128) nicknamed "Screwball Express" of the 379th Bomb Group. Printed caption on image: "Screwball Express - B-17G "Mystic M for Mike" - AAF 42-97128."

Kenneth Henry Cassens

  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 379th Bomb Group 526th Bomb Squadron
  • Service Numbers: O-689132
  • Highest Rank: First Lieutenant
  • Role/Job: Bombardier

Aircraft

42-97128

  • Aircraft Type: B-17 Flying Fortress
  • Nicknames: Screwball Express
  • Unit: 379th Bomb Group 527th Bomb Squadron

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IWM, Roger Freeman Collection