"Cloud hopping to Dunkirk... with breaks in the clouds affording momentary glimpses of the earth these B-17 "Flying Fortresses" of the 452nd Bomb Group winged their way toward Dunkirk, France, to take part in a history-making attack. Bombers of the 8th Air Force continually blasted at every operational enemy factory, oil refinery and airfield to bring about a lasting peace." - B-17s 42-31354 'Dixie Jane' [Centre], 42-31358 'Big Noise' [Right] and 42-39971 'Little Chum' [Bottom] 729BS, 452BG, 8AF.