FRE 7853

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The nose art of a B-17 Flying Fortress (serial number 42-3262) nicknamed "Sweetheart" of the 388th Bomb Group. Handwritten caption on reverse: '388th BG. 23262.'

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Units

388th Bomb Group

• Unit Hierarchy: Group
• 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

42-3262

• Aircraft Type: B-17 Flying Fortress
• Nicknames: Sweetheart
• Unit: 388th Bomb Group 560th Bomb Squadron