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A B-17 Flying Fortress (serial number 42-97934) nicknamed "Rene V" of the 457th Bomb Group. Image via LR Peterson. Written on slide casing: 'Reve V, A 750 BS, 297934.'

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Units

Unofficial emblem of the 457th Bomb Group.
  • Unit Hierarchy: Group
  • Air Force: Eighth Air Force
  • Type Category: Bombardment

People

Sergeant L.R. Peterson of the 457th Bomb Group with his B-17 Flying Fortress. Image via LR Peterson. Written on slide casing: 'Sgt LR Peterson.'
  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 457th Bomb Group 750th Bomb Squadron
  • Service Numbers: 32841378
  • Highest Rank: Technical Sergeant
  • Role/Job: Radio Operator/Gunner

Aircraft

A B-17 Flying Fortress (serial number 42-97934) nicknamed "Rene V" of the 457th Bomb Group. Image via LR Peterson. Written on slide casing: 'Reve V, A 750 BS, 297934.'
  • Aircraft Type: B-17 Flying Fortress
  • Nicknames: Rene v

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Sources

IWM, Roger Freeman Collection