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A B-17 Flying Fortress (OJ-Z, serial number 42-102586) nicknamed "Little Joe" of the 96th Bomb Group prepares for take off, guided by a flight control vehicle. Image via Mark Brown, AFA. Written on slide casing: 'OJ-Z, 2102586 Little Joe FC Van.'
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A B-17 Flying Fortress (OJ-Z, serial number 42-102586) nicknamed "Little Joe" of the 96th Bomb Group prepares for take off, guided by a flight control vehicle. Image via Mark Brown, AFA. Written on slide casing: 'OJ-Z, 2102586 Little Joe FC Van.'

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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

Aircraft

A B-17 Flying Fortress (OJ-Z, serial number 42-102586) nicknamed "Little Joe" of the 96th Bomb Group prepares for take off, guided by a flight control vehicle. Image via Mark Brown, AFA. Written on slide casing: 'OJ-Z, 2102586 Little Joe FC Van.'

42-102586

  • Aircraft Type: B-17 Flying Fortress
  • Nicknames: Little Joe
  • Unit: 96th Bomb Group 339th Bomb Squadron

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Sources

IWM, Roger Freeman Collection