FRE 6475

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The nose art of the B-24D Liberator, 42-40506, named, Fightin' Sam, in the 389th Bomb Group. 1943

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Units

The insignia of the 389th Bomb Group.
  • Unit Hierarchy: Group
  • Air Force: Eighth Air Force
  • Type Category: Bombardment

People

Captain John Driscoll of the 389th Bomb Group checks his machine gun. Image stamped on reverse: 'Keystone Press.' [stamp], '323482.' [Censor no.] A printed caption was previously attached to the reverse, however this has been removed. Handwritten caption on reverse: '389 BG- Capt John Driscoll works on completing sight for flexible guns.'
  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 389th Bomb Group 566th Bomb Squadron
  • Highest Rank: Captain
  • Role/Job: Group Gunnery Officer

Aircraft

An airman of the 389th Bomb Group with the nose art of a B-24 Liberator (serial number 42-40506) nicknamed "Fightin' Sam".
  • Aircraft Type: B-24 Liberator
  • Nicknames: - Fightin Sam
  • Unit: VIII Bomber Command 389th Bomb Group 801st Bomb Group 566th Bomb Squadron 859th Bomb Squadron

Revisions

Date:
Contributorjrugman
ChangesChanges to person associations and aircraft associations
Sources

Page 72, The Mighty Eighth in Color, Roger Freeman

Date:
ContributorKickapoo
ChangesChanges to caption
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Best Web - B-24 - 42-40506 - FIGHTIN SAM

Date:
ContributorKickapoo
ChangesChanges to caption, unit associations and aircraft associations
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Best Web - B-24 - 42-40506

Date:
ChangesChanges to unit associations and aircraft associations
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Removed associations NOT depicted in the image.

Date:
ContributorAAM
ChangesAAM ingest
Sources

IWM, Roger Freeman Collection