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“T/Sgt. Koski of the 490th Bomb Group is presented the Distinguished Flying Cross during a ceremony at the 8th Air Force base in England on 21 October 1944.” (Official USAAF photo)

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Units

The insignia of the 490th Bomb Group.

490th Bomb Group

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

People

Walter S Koski

  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 490th Bomb Group 849th Bomb Squadron
  • Service Numbers: 32804334
  • Highest Rank: Technical Sergeant
  • Role/Job: Airplane Mechanic-Gunner

Locations

Eye, home of the 490th Bomb Group, photographed from the air. Image via Mark Brown, AFA. Written on slide casing: 'Eye from air.'

Eye

  • Site type: Airfield
  • Known as: Brome

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