FRE 694

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A B-17 Flying Fortress (LG-W, serial number 42-31333) nicknamed "Wee Willie" of the 91st Bomb Group explodes after suffering a direct flak hit to the left wing. 10 April 1945.

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Units

Unofficial emblem of the 91st Bomb Group.
  • Unit Hierarchy: Group
  • Air Force: Eighth Air Force
  • Type Category: Bombardment

Aircraft

  • 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