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The nose art of a B-24 Liberator (serial number 41-29490) nicknamed "Gemini ?" of the 486th Bomb Group. The nose art was painted by artist Phillip S. Brinkman. Image via John Bode. Bode has handwritten of front of image: 'B-24H, 1944. What Gp? 486 Squad. Sudbury.' Bode has handwritten on the reverse: 'Wasn't there a whole squadron (?) with the names of the Zodiac? John Bode.'

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Units

A diagrammatic layout of AAF Station 174 - the USAAF codename for Sudbury airfield - while the 486th Bomb Group were stationed at the airbase as of the 22 June 1944.
  • Unit Hierarchy: Group
  • Air Force: Eighth Air Force
  • Type Category: Bombardment

People

  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 486th Bomb Group 834th Bomb Squadron
  • Service Numbers: 37187863
  • Highest Rank: Corporal (RAF)
  • Role/Job: Draftsman

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Sources

IWM, Roger Freeman Collection