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J.A. Greer
9/29/2004 10:07:06 AM
Were there nicknames assigned to the different squadrons. If so what were they?
Ed Hogan
9/29/2004 2:48:47 PM
Re:sqdn nicknames
I've been `with the 401st since1943-1945 and never heard of a squadron nicname....
Ed logan
10/1/2004 6:47:42 AM
When we were training on B17s at Great Falls,Mont.,I recall the 612th sqdn was called "Martin's Wranglers"
after a bear cub that was kept on leash in the office
Jim Moschgat
10/4/2004 11:58:41 AM
As far back as I can determine, the 614th was known as the Lucky Devils, a name reflected in their unit insignia.  I know that was true of the unit in later years when it was equipped with F-4s and F-16s, but I'm not sure how far back in history that moniker carried.