FRE 4384
IMAGEA B-17 Flying Fortress (serial number 41-24486) nicknamed "Man O' War" of the 306th Bomb Group. Image stamped on reverse: Passed for publication 6 Nov 1942.' [stamp] and '231644.' [Censor no.] Printed caption on reverse: '"MAN O' WAR" OF THE FLYING FORTRESSES. "Man-o-War" - the famous American racehorse, has provided the crew of a B-17 - one of the Flying Fortresses now used by the United States Of America Air Force stationed in the country - with an inspiration for their mascot. Each engine has (been) named after horses sired by "Man O' War", including season's crack "Whirlaway". Photo shows:- B-17 - one of the Flying Fortresses used by the American Air Force now stationed in this country. Fox. 6-11-42.'
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Units
- Unit Hierarchy: Group
- Air Force: Eighth Air Force
- Type Category: Bombardment
Aircraft
- Aircraft Type: B-17 Flying Fortress
- Nicknames: Man O War
- Unit: 306th Bomb Group 367th Bomb Squadron