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The nose art of a B-17 Flying Fortress (serial number 42-31185) of the 388th Bomb Group, inspired by the artwork of Alberto Vargas. Handwritten caption on reverse: '231185.'
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The nose art of a B-17 Flying Fortress (serial number 42-31185) of the 388th Bomb Group, inspired by the artwork of Alberto Vargas. Handwritten caption on reverse: '231185.'

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Units

The insignia of the 388th Bomb Group.

388th Bomb Group

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

Aircraft

A crashed B-17G Flying Fortress (serial number 42-31185) of the 447th Bomb Group at Honington, 9 September 1944. Official caption on image: "646 - (44) - WPU - 9.9.44 - Honington - Crash Landing - B-17G - 42-31185 - AM-FSAD."

42-31185

  • Aircraft Type: B-17 Flying Fortress
  • Nicknames: Satchel Lass
  • Unit: 447th Bomb Group 708th Bomb Squadron

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IWM, Roger Freeman Collection