Kenneth J Brown

Military

Assigned to 570BS, 390BG, 8AF USAAF. Crew number 30. George Harmon crew. 25 x missions ( 20 x flown aboard 42-3329 "Skippy" ).

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The insignia of the 390th Bomb Group.
  • Unit Hierarchy: Group
  • Air Force: Eighth Air Force
  • Type Category: Bombardment

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  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 390th Bomb Group 570th Bomb Squadron
  • Service Numbers: O-?
  • Highest Rank: Captain
  • Role/Job: Pilot

Aircraft

B-17 Flying Fortresses of the 390th Bomb Group, US Eighth Air Force, accompanied by escort fighter aircraft, leave vapour trails in the sky, 23 November 1943. Handwritten caption on reverse: 'Single most famous aerial combat photo. B-17F Plane 'F'. 27 Sept 1943. Raid against Emden, 17th Combat mission of 390BG.'
  • Aircraft Type: B-17 Flying Fortress
  • Nicknames: Skippy
  • Unit: 390th Bomb Group 570th Bomb Squadron

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