UPL 31423
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The B-17G, 44-6202, The Baby Shoe III, of the 833rd BS, the 486th BG, forms the backdrop for this aircraft's namesake : a single infant's shoe, held by 1st Lt Edward C. Unger (Left) - ) and a second, unidentified crew member. Probably taken upon completion of Unger's 28th mission. 13 Jan 1945
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Units
- Unit Hierarchy: Group
- Air Force: Eighth Air Force
- Type Category: Bombardment
- Unit Hierarchy: Squadron
- Air Force: Eighth Air Force
- Type Category: Bombardment
People
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 3rd Scouting Force 486th Bomb Group 55th Fighter Group 834th Bomb Squadron
- Service Numbers: O-747340
- Highest Rank: Colonel
- Role/Job: Pilot
Aircraft
- Aircraft Type: B-17 Flying Fortress
- Nicknames: - The Baby Shoe III
- Unit: 486th Bomb Group 833rd Bomb Squadron