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"B-17 Flying Fortress 42-97069 nicknamed "Mon Tete Rouge II" of the 452nd Bomb Group flies in formation with other Fortresses. "

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Units

The insignia of the 452nd Bomb Group.
  • Unit Hierarchy: Group
  • Air Force: Eighth Air Force
  • Type Category: Bombardment

Aircraft

A B-17 Flying Fortress (serial number 42-97069) nicknamed "Mon Tete Rouge II" of the 452nd Bomb Group flies in formation with other Fortresses. Printed caption on reverse: 'Boeing B-17 "Mon Tete Rouge II" and her sister ships of the 452nd Bomb Group en route to blast German targets in France as part of the plan to pulverise all vitally important war objectives. Chateaudun, France, was the target of this mission, 28 March 1944. (Altitude 17,900 Feet) Taken by S/Sgt Chelso V Puiratto. US Air Force photo.'
  • Aircraft Type: B-17 Flying Fortress
  • Nicknames: Mon Tete Rouge II
  • Unit: 452nd Bomb Group 731st Bomb Squadron

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