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A B-17 Flying Fortress (VK-D, serial number 41-24577) nicknamed "Hell's Angels" of the 358th Bomb Squadron, 303rd Bomb Group flies over Molesworth. The aircraft has been signed by personnel of the 303rd Bomb Group. Printed caption on reverse: ' 80159 A.C. - The Boeing B-17 "HELL'S ANGELS", attached to the 303rd Bomb Group at Molesworth, England, wings her way towards the United States after missions are completed. 22 January 1944. Please Credit " Official U.S. Air Force Photo."'

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Units

Official emblem of the 303rd Bomb Group approved 7 November 1942.
  • Unit Hierarchy: Group
  • Air Force: Eighth Air Force
  • Type Category: Bombardment

Aircraft

A B-17 Flying Fortress (VK-D, serial number 41-24577) nicknamed "Hell's Angel" of the 358th Bomb Squadron, 303rd Bomb Group in flight. Passed for publication 21 Aug 1943. Handwritten caption on reverse: 'Hell's Angel. L1721/29.' Printed caption on reverse of print: 'A Flying Fortress wearing the new recognition symbol of the U.S.A.A.F. and fitted with toughened glass "windows" in the air.' On reverse: The Aeroplane Ltd, US Army Press Censor ETO and US Army General Section Press & Censorship Bureau [Stamps
  • Aircraft Type: B-17 Flying Fortress
  • Nicknames: Hell's Angels
  • Unit: 303rd Bomb Group 358th Bomb Squadron

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Sources

IWM, Roger Freeman Collection