FRE 7847

IMAGE

By downloading this image, you are agreeing to our Terms and Conditions

The nose art of a B-17 Flying Fortress nicknamed "Virgin on the Verge" of the 388th Bomb Group. Handwritten caption on reverse: '388th BG, 45th Combat Wing, 3rd Air Div.'

Connections

See how this entry relates to other items in the archive by exploring the connections below.

Units

388th Bomb Group

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

561st Bomb Squadron

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

563rd Bomb Squadron

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

People

Charles Sylvester Lail

• Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
• Nationality: American
• Unit: 388th Bomb Group 562nd Bomb Squadron
• Highest Rank: Second Lieutenant
• Role/Job: Bombardier

Aircraft

42-5900

• Aircraft Type: B-17 Flying Fortress
• Nicknames: Virgin On The Verge
• Unit: 388th Bomb Group 561st Bomb Squadron 563rd Bomb Squadron

Locations

Knettishall

• Site type: Airfield