FRE 8491
IMAGEOne of the nose arts by Phil Brinkman, of one of the eleven Zodiac signs, painted on 486th Bomb Group B-24 Liberators. In this photograph is the B-24 Liberator nicknamed "Sagittarias", named after the 'Sagittarius' sign. [See http://www.486th.org/Photos/AC1/Zodiac13.htm]
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Units
- 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
Aircraft
- Aircraft Type: B-24 Liberator
- Nicknames: Sagittarius / Sagittarias
- Unit: 449th Bomb Group 486th Bomb Group 833rd Bomb Squadron 834th Bomb Squadron 716th Bomb Squadron