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A Pathfinder B-17 Flying Fortress of the 385th Bomb Group in flight above the clouds. Image via John Kirkwood. Written on slide casing: '385BG.' Written on duplicate slide: 'A/C Z, PFF.'
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A Pathfinder B-17 Flying Fortress of the 385th Bomb Group in flight above the clouds. Image via John Kirkwood. Written on slide casing: '385BG.' Written on duplicate slide: 'A/C Z, PFF.'

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Units

The insignia of the 385th Bomb Group.

385th Bomb Group

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

People

Pathfinder B-17 Flying Fortresses, including (serial number 44-8333), of the 447th Bomb Group release bombs over the target. Image via John Kirkwood. Handwritten caption on reverse of print: 'Scheherazade in background.' Written on slide casing: 'Bomb run Plauen 8/4/45.'

John H Kirkwood

  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 447th Bomb Group

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IWM, Roger Freeman Collection