FRE 1556
IMAGEAirmen of the 390th Bomb Group return to base after a mission in their B-17 Flying Fortress who flew home with one engine shot away. Image stamped on reverse: ‘Fox.’ [stamp], ‘passed for publication 21 Oct 1943.’ [stamp] and ‘289362.’ [Censor no.] Printed caption on reverse: ‘THE FORTRESSES GO OUT AGAIN. US bombers day raid on German works. A Brilliant series of pictures secured by our cameraman when the USAAF kept up the offensive from an English base against a factory in western Germany, they had an all the way escort. Photo shows: One Engine shot away - but Fort returned safely to base. Members of the crew and ground personnel discuss raid and immediate repair to their starboard engine. FOX PHOTOs. Oct 21st 1943. Mow. '
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Units
- Unit Hierarchy: Group
- Air Force: Eighth Air Force
- Type Category: Bombardment