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A B-24 Liberator (EE-S) of the 565th Bomb Squadron, 389th Bomb Group in flight. Handwritten caption on reverse: '389th BG, 36. Roger.'

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A B-24 Liberator (EE-S) of the 565th Bomb Squadron, 389th Bomb Group in flight. Handwritten caption on reverse: '389th BG, 36. Roger.'

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The insignia of the 389th Bomb Group.

389th Bomb Group

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

Personnel of the 389th Bomb Group stand atop the engine of a B-24 Liberator (serial number 42-40787) nicknamed "Vagabond King". Sitting (left to right): Staff Sergeant David C Shattles, Staff Sergeant Louis H Raines, Corporal Alfred P Rossi. Standing (left to right)Second Lieutenant Masco, First Lieutenant Marvin Mendlesohn, First Lieutenant George A Brinton, Captain John B. McCormick, Staff Sergeant William J Budai, Staff Sergeant Richard W Weaver

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565th Bomb Squadron

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

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Date: 2 Feb 2015 10:00:08

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Sources

IWM, Roger Freeman Collection