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A B-17 Flying Fortress (BX-W, serial number 43-38777) nicknamed "Peder's Parade" of the 96th Bomb Group. Image via Peder Larsen. Larsen has enclosed a letter with the image: 'The ship on the hardstand at Snetterton Heath.'
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A B-17 Flying Fortress (BX-W, serial number 43-38777) nicknamed "Peder's Parade" of the 96th Bomb Group. Image via Peder Larsen. Larsen has enclosed a letter with the image: 'The ship on the hardstand at Snetterton Heath.'

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Units

The insignia of the 96th Bomb Group.

96th Bomb Group

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

People

Peder V Larsen

  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 96th Bomb Group 338th Bomb Squadron
  • Service Numbers: 14189765 / O-?
  • Highest Rank: First Lieutenant
  • Role/Job: Pilot

Aircraft

An A-2 Flying Jacket belonging to Peder Larson of the 96th Bomb Group, featuring the nose art of his B-17 Flying Fortress nicknamed "Peder's Parade" Larson has handwritten on image: "picture Bill Deenlaw painted on my jacket"

43-38777

  • Aircraft Type: B-17 Flying Fortress
  • Nicknames: Some Number
  • Unit: 96th Bomb Group 338th Bomb Squadron

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Sources

IWM, Roger Freeman Collection