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B-17 Flying Fortresses, including (DF-K, serial number 42-32085) nicknamed "Yankee Belle", of the 91st Bomb Group fly in formation during a mission. Image by Dale J Darling, 91st Bomb Group. Written on slide casing: 'Yankee Belle DF:K, DF-P,B,N.'

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Units

Unofficial emblem of the 91st Bomb Group.
  • Unit Hierarchy: Group
  • Air Force: Eighth Air Force
  • Type Category: Bombardment

People

  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 91st Bomb Group 324th Bomb Squadron
  • Service Numbers: 35698890
  • Highest Rank: Technical Sergeant
  • Role/Job: Radio Operator

Aircraft

Two airmen of the 91st Bomb Group with a B-17 Flying Fortress (DF-H, serial number 41-23085) at Bassingbourn in January 1943. Image via Lieutenant Colonel Paul Chryst, 91st Bomb Group. On reverse: US Army Examiner [Stamp]. Stamp has been struck out.
  • Aircraft Type: B-17 Flying Fortress
  • Nicknames: Yankee Belle
  • Unit: 91st Bomb Group 322nd Bomb Squadron

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Sources

IWM, Roger Freeman Collection