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A B-17 Flying Fortress (serial number 43-38235) nicknamed "Skipper" of the 493rd Bomb Group in flight. Handwritten caption on reverse: 'R, 338235, 493 BG, Ed O Neill.'
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A B-17 Flying Fortress (serial number 43-38235) nicknamed "Skipper" of the 493rd Bomb Group in flight. Handwritten caption on reverse: 'R, 338235, 493 BG, Ed O Neill.'

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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 B-17 Flying Fortress (serial number 43-38235) nicknamed "Skipper" of the 493rd Bomb Group in flight. Handwritten caption on reverse: 'R, 338235, 493 BG, Ed O Neill.'

43-38235

  • Aircraft Type: B-17 Flying Fortress
  • Nicknames: Skipper, Wild Hare II, Lucifer's Lounge, Taylor Made
  • Unit: 493rd Bomb Group 862nd Bomb Squadron

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