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J Hoff, of the 398th Bomb Group, with Ray Bailey and George Hilliard, paints the nose art of a B-17 Flying Fortress (serial number 42-107078) nicknamed "Ole Blood 'N' Guts.". Handwritten caption on reverse: 'On the stand: J Hoff, Standing on left- Ray Bailey, Standing on Right- George Hilliard.'
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J Hoff, of the 398th Bomb Group, with Ray Bailey and George Hilliard, paints the nose art of a B-17 Flying Fortress (serial number 42-107078) nicknamed "Ole Blood 'N' Guts.". Handwritten caption on reverse: 'On the stand: J Hoff, Standing on left- Ray Bailey, Standing on Right- George Hilliard.'

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Units

The insignia of the 398th Bomb Group.

398th Bomb Group

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

Aircraft

42-107078

  • Aircraft Type: B-17 Flying Fortress
  • Unit: 398th Bomb Group

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Sources

IWM, Roger Freeman Collection