Warbird Information Exchange

G'day folks,

I have a modern A2 flying jacket that I've added an 8th AF patch and an AAF patch to. I'd like to paint some nose art on the back, preferably something from the 390th Bomb Group.

If anyone has some 390th pics I could examine, I'd appreciate some choices. I've Googled, but anything would be welcome.

I've lost the details of the gentleman who posted the 'Cabin in the Sky' jacket pics, if you're reading this, could you please get in touch as I'd like some details.

So, any 390th Bomb Group noseart pics would be most appreciated.

Cheers,
Matt

There's some good 390th nose art here:

http://www.390th.org/museum/gallery/Noseart/noseart.htm

The 390th is one of my favorite groups. If you don't mind my asking, what's your interest in the 390th?

Dave

I like your choice of nose art. My uncle flew as a copilot in the "Cabin" for many of his missions. Keep us posted.
Rob G.

And another 390th fan. Mom's cousin flew right seat in "Johnny Walker"; KIA with entire crew in a different Fort on 4/24/44. Sorry, no pics.

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Thanks for the responses, guys. Hopefully we can keep 'em coming.

My interest in the 390th goes back to when I was a teenager in the late 80s. I remember reading an 'After the Battle' book that showed Framlingham with Parham aerodrome, and how it was one of the most intact bases left in East Anglia. I started reading the history of the 390th and it fascinates me still.

I picked up a group of items on Ebay, including some original patches and some old 390th memorabilia. The patches are on my second A2 now, and I'd like to match art with bomb group.

Cheers,
Matt

Matt,
You should try and locate THE STORY OF THE 390th BOMB GROUP (H) published in 1947 as the group's official history. Large format with amazing depth of detail. Was privately published "For the men and officers of the 390th". Somewhat rare but I've seen the around occasionallly. Not cheap, but definitely worth looking for. In checking my uncles mission list, he flew the Cabin for 15 of his required 25 missions, was shot down on his 25th mission on 8 Sept. 1944 over Mainz (Frankfurt). Aircraft (a G model) was hit by flak inside the IP, but before bomb release. AC exploded, blowing my uncle out lower entrance door or out front plexi nose, he was never sure. Right waist gunner was also ejected; they were the only survivors.
I've got most of his records, but not much left after his Luft Stalag tour.
Let me know if I can help in any way.
Rob Gillman

Great bit of family history, Rob..........Thanks for sharing it!

Hey Matt!

My Grandfather flew with the 390th. A friend of mine painted my A-2 for me "Cabin in the Sky". Here is the link to the thread of the pics.

http://warbirdinformationexchange.org/p ... php?t=8365

And here is the link to another thread of 390th BG nose art pics!

http://warbirdinformationexchange.org/p ... ight=390th

Keep me posted on your progress! You can also find the 390th blue book on Ebay sometimes and I belive the 390th Museum at Pima was selling a copy of the book as well. This blue book is somewhat like a high school year book with tons of pics!! I have the one that belonged to my Grandfather.

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http://www.390th.org/
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Trae

The big blue 390th book:

http://www.390th.org/merchandise/books-Lithographs.htm

Dave