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Bombs released by B-17 Flying Fortresses of the 457th Bomb Group hit their target in Berlin. Image via Lieutenant Arthur Fitch. Written on slide casing: 'bomb strike, Berlin, Germany. 457th BG, 8th AF. April 1945.'
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Bombs released by B-17 Flying Fortresses of the 457th Bomb Group hit their target in Berlin. Image via Lieutenant Arthur Fitch. Written on slide casing: 'bomb strike, Berlin, Germany. 457th BG, 8th AF. April 1945.'

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Units

Unofficial emblem of the 457th Bomb Group.

457th Bomb Group

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

People

A Bomber crew with their B-17 Flying Fortress. Image via Lieutenant Arthur Fitch. Written on slide casing: 'Crew # 80 VO, Iowa, 1944.'

Arthur K Fitch

  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 457th Bomb Group 749th Bomb Squadron
  • Highest Rank: First Lieutenant

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Sources

IWM, Roger Freeman Collection