UPL 46235

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44-8382 of the 96th BG Although not too great the code MZ-V is quite clear. This would indicate that the aircraft was with the 413BS 96BG. The AAM has four aircraft listed as MZ-V. One 42-4349 is a B17F so could not be this aircraft but the other three, 42-37830, 42-37850 and 44-8382 are all G models. I have enhanced the picture a little and you can make out that the first number on the serial is a 4 and that there are only 4 other numbers. Also this is a "Mickey ship" and the previous numbers were all in theatre before "Mickey" became available. therefore I would believe that this is a picture of 44-8382

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Units

The insignia of the 96th Bomb Group.
  • Unit Hierarchy: Group
  • Air Force: Eighth Air Force
  • Type Category: Bombardment

Aircraft

  • Aircraft Type: B-17 Flying Fortress

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ContributorRayWells
ChangesCreated entry with caption, unit associations and aircraft associations
Sources

Picture from Brett Cavender whose Grandfather served with the 413th BS via the Fans of the B17 Flying Fortress FB Group https://www.facebook.com/groups/9261317727