The 487th was so well known for their Bill Mauldin "Dogface" noseart, they became known as the "Dogface Squadron."
same ship 142 missions later:
With 98 missions on it's way to 100
For a look at the Willie and Joe cartoons:
http://www.awon.org/willie/willie2.htmlthe guy who painted it - Sgt. Durley Bratton, a crew chief and artist from the 488th Bomb Squadron:
Thanks Steve for the extra photos and info!
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