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A pathfinder B-17 Flying Fortress (serial number 44-8138) of the 493rd Bomb Group in flight during a mission. Handwritten caption on reverse: 'S 48138 Ed O'Neill, 493rd BG.'
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A pathfinder B-17 Flying Fortress (serial number 44-8138) of the 493rd Bomb Group in flight during a mission. Handwritten caption on reverse: 'S 48138 Ed O'Neill, 493rd BG.'

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The insignia of the 493rd Bomb Group.

493rd Bomb Group

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

Aircraft

A pathfinder B-17 Flying Fortress (serial number 44-8138) of the 493rd Bomb Group in flight during a mission. Handwritten caption on reverse: 'S 48138 Ed O'Neill, 493rd BG.'

44-8138

  • Aircraft Type: B-17 Flying Fortress
  • Unit: 34th Bomb Group 493rd Bomb Group 391st Bomb Squadron

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IWM, Roger Freeman Collection