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A B-17 Flying Fortress (DF-B, serial number 41-24480) of the 324th Bomb Squadron, 91st Bomb Group flies above the clouds. Printed caption on reverse: 'Behind-Scenes pictures of U.S. Army Air Force Headquarters Wing in England (19 Pictures). Wide World Photo Shows: Fortress flying above clouds. Note starred wing tip of plane from which picture was taken.' Passed for publication 2 Feb 1943. Associated Press and US Army Press Censorship Bureau Stamps on reverse. Print No: 246573.
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A B-17 Flying Fortress (DF-B, serial number 41-24480) of the 324th Bomb Squadron, 91st Bomb Group flies above the clouds. Printed caption on reverse: 'Behind-Scenes pictures of U.S. Army Air Force Headquarters Wing in England (19 Pictures). Wide World Photo Shows: Fortress flying above clouds. Note starred wing tip of plane from which picture was taken.' Passed for publication 2 Feb 1943. Associated Press and US Army Press Censorship Bureau Stamps on reverse. Print No: 246573.

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Units

Unofficial emblem of the 91st Bomb Group.

91st Bomb Group

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

Aircraft

Film Director Major William Wyler looks through the waist gun position of a B-17 Flying Fortress (DF-B) of the 91st Bomb Group during the filming of 'Memphis Belle'. Passed as censored 1 Feb 1943. Printed caption on reverse: 'How a Flying Fortress Protects Itself: Major William Wyler, who directed the famous film 'Mrs Minniver', is now busy directing an instructional film for the U.S. Army Air Force, showing how a 'Flying Fortress' protects itself against attack by enemy fighters. The Fortress is loaded w

41-24480

  • Aircraft Type: B-17 Flying Fortress
  • Nicknames: The Bad Penny
  • Unit: 403rd Air Depot 91st Bomb Group 322nd Bomb Squadron 324th Bomb Squadron Headquarters Squadron (8th Air Force)

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IWM, Roger Freeman Collection

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IWM, Roger Freeman Collection