James Linn Travis

Military
A dance at the Officer's Club of the 96th Bomb Group. 

Official caption printed on image: '(GM-41-1-96)(17-10-43) OFFICER'S DANCE.' 

Handwritten caption on reverse: 'Col Travis- Officer's Club.' media-379291.jpg FRE 855 Colonel James L Travis, Commanding Officer of the 96th Bomb Group at a dance in the Officer's Club.

Official caption printed on image: '(GM-41-1-96)(17-10-43) OFFICER'S DANCE.'

Handwritten caption on reverse: 'Col Travis- Officer's Club.' Roger Freeman Collection

Associated James L Travis based on information in caption

Object Number - FRE 855 - Colonel James L Travis, Commanding Officer of the 96th Bomb Group at a dance in the Officer's Club. Official caption printed on image:...

19 Aug 1943 Black Heart Jr. #42-30152 caught fire with explosions. Crew bailed out and returned. Travis is listed as 11th crewman and a copilot.

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The insignia of the 96th Bomb Group.
  • Unit Hierarchy: Group
  • Air Force: Eighth Air Force
  • Type Category: Bombardment

Aircraft

  • Aircraft Type: B-17 Flying Fortress
  • Nicknames: Black Heart Jr.
  • Unit: 96th Bomb Group 339th Bomb Squadron

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Added a "-" to the S/N to aid clarity & consistency.

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Drawn from the records of the National Museum of the Mighty Eighth Air Force, Savannah, Georgia / Losses of the 8th & 9th AFs Vol I by Bishop and Hey p. 252; Snetterton Falcons, pg 51-52, 55, 303

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