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"Fortresses ride again -- a formation of the 381st Bomb Group Boeing B-17 Flying Fortresses en route to bomb Nazi installations in Europe." - B-17G 42-97076 'Dee Marie' 534BS, 381BG, 8AF.

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Units

The insignia of the 381st Bomb Group.

381st Bomb Group

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

Aircraft

B-17 Flying Fortresses of the 381st Bomb Group fly in formation. B-17s (GD-H, serial number 42-97064) and (GD-K, serial number 42-97076) nicknamed "Dee Marie" are visible in the foreground. Image via George J Letzer. Printed caption on reverse: 'Boeing B-17G-40-BO.'

42-97076

  • Aircraft Type: B-17 Flying Fortress
  • Nicknames: Dee Marie
  • Unit: 381st Bomb Group 457th Bomb Group 534th Bomb Squadron

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