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A B-17 Flying Fortress (LG-W, serial number 42-31333) nicknamed "Wee Willie" of the 91st Bomb Group suffers a direct flak hit on the left wing. 10 April 1945. Handwritten caption on reverse: '#4215 "Wee Willie" direct burst of flack on 128th mission.'
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A B-17 Flying Fortress (LG-W, serial number 42-31333) nicknamed "Wee Willie" of the 91st Bomb Group suffers a direct flak hit on the left wing. 10 April 1945. Handwritten caption on reverse: '#4215 "Wee Willie" direct burst of flack on 128th mission.'

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Units

Unofficial emblem of the 91st Bomb Group.

91st Bomb Group

  • Unit Hierarchy: Group
  • Air Force: Eighth Air Force
  • Type Category: Bombardment

Aircraft

42-31333

  • Aircraft Type: B-17 Flying Fortress
  • Nicknames: Wee Willie
  • Unit: 91st Bomb Group 322nd Bomb Squadron

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Sources

IWM, Roger Freeman Collection