Photograph, Jacket Section Eight

Photograph of bomber jacket with "Section Eight" illustration on its back

Photograph of bomber jacket with "Section Eight" illustration on its back

Name/Title

Photograph, Jacket "Section Eight"

Entry/Object ID

2026.001.113

Description

Photograph of illustrated WWII bomber jacket of Navigator George C. Hood with "Section Eight" art with figure and bombs. George C. Hood was on a B-17G 95th Bomb. Group 334th Squadron of the 8th Airforce. Flew 35 Missions from July 1944 - March 1945. B-17G was also called "Section Eight". Back of photograph has context to plane and photo. Photo taken post war.

Update Date

March 13, 2026