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The nose art of a B-17 Flying Fortress (serial number 44-8158) nicknamed "Bobby Sox" by Master Sergeant Jay D Cowan of the 490th Bomb Group.' Image via Mark Brown, AFA. Written on slide casing: 'Bobby Sox.'

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Units

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

People

  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 490th Bomb Group 851st Bomb Squadron
  • Service Numbers: 18083741
  • Highest Rank: Master Sergeant
  • Role/Job: Ground Crew

Aircraft

Major Byron trent of the 94th Bomb Group with a B-17 Flying Fortress (serial number 44-8158) nicknamed "Bobby Sox". Image via Byron Trent. Written on slide casing: 'Bobby Sox, Major Trent.'
  • Aircraft Type: B-17 Flying Fortress
  • Nicknames: Bobby sox
  • Unit: 490th Bomb Group

Revisions

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Sources

IWM, Roger Freeman Collection