FRE 7973

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A P-51 Mustang taxies past a B-24 Liberator of the 392nd Bomb Group during a visit to Wendling. Handwritten and printed caption on reverse: '392. Early markings on old P-51, visitor to Wendling.' On reverse: John E. Bode Aug 05 1964 [Stamp].
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A P-51 Mustang taxies past a B-24 Liberator of the 392nd Bomb Group during a visit to Wendling. Handwritten and printed caption on reverse: '392. Early markings on old P-51, visitor to Wendling.' On reverse: John E. Bode Aug 05 1964 [Stamp].

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The insignia of the 392nd Bomb Group.

392nd Bomb Group

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

People

Staff Sergeant John Bode of the 392nd Bomb Group is presented the Distinguished Flying Cross by General Leon Johnson. Image via John Bode. Bode has written beneath the image: 'Cong Med Honor Holder Gen. Leon Johnson, DFC Award S/Sgt John Bode.'

John E Bode

  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 392nd Bomb Group 576th Bomb Squadron
  • Highest Rank: Staff Sergeant
  • Role/Job: waist gunner; Photographer; Assistant Engineer

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IWM, Roger Freeman Collection