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The wrecks of B-17 Flying Fortresses of the 390th Bomb Group, salvaged for parts by the Luftwaffe in a bombed out hangar near Paris. Printed caption on reverse: 'Wrecked Fortress Bombers Found In Paris Hangar. Photo Shows:- Wrecked Flying Fortress bombers found in a bombed hangar near Paris. The Germans had been stripping the machines for spare parts. 163 Pool Haacker Acme Sept. 11 1944 PN.' Censor no: 307490. On reverse: Planet News Ltd. and SHAEF Field Press Censor [Stamps].

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Units

The insignia of the 390th Bomb Group.
  • Unit Hierarchy: Group
  • Air Force: Eighth Air Force
  • Type Category: Bombardment

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Sources

IWM, Roger Freeman Collection