FRE 1664
IMAGECorporal Whitney Barnes of the 392nd Bomb Group with a B-24 Liberator (serial number 42-94898) nicknamed "Marion" in honour of his wife. Image via John E Bode Handwritten caption on reverse: 'Cpl Whitney Barnes took ALL of these photos!, Whitney Barnes' wife's name is 'Marion' and her portrait is shown printed over his heart!'
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Units
- Unit Hierarchy: Group
- Air Force: Eighth Air Force
- Type Category: Bombardment
People
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 392nd Bomb Group 577th Bomb Squadron
- Highest Rank: Corporal (RAF)
- Role/Job: Airplane and Engine Mechanic
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 392nd Bomb Group 576th Bomb Squadron
- Highest Rank: Staff Sergeant
- Role/Job: waist gunner; Photographer; Assistant Engineer