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Combat and ground crew of the 490th Bomb Group with their B-17 Flying Fortress (serial number 44-83254) nicknamed "Old Doc Stork". Image via Tim L Bivens. Handwritten caption on reverse: 'B-17G "Old Doc Stork", 44-83254, B-, 850th BS, 490th BG.'

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Units

The insignia of the 490th Bomb Group.
  • Unit Hierarchy: Group
  • Air Force: Eighth Air Force
  • Type Category: Bombardment

Aircraft

Combat and ground crew of the 490th Bomb Group with their B-17 Flying Fortress (serial number 44-83254) nicknamed "Old Doc Stork". Image via Tim L Bivens. Handwritten caption on reverse: 'B-17G "Old Doc Stork", 44-83254, B-, 850th BS, 490th BG.'
  • Aircraft Type: B-17 Flying Fortress
  • Nicknames: Old Doc Stork
  • Unit: 490th Bomb Group 850th Bomb Squadron

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Sources

IWM, Roger Freeman Collection