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A B-17 Flying Fortress (serial number 42-5722) nicknamed "Lady Liberty" of the 305th Bomb Group after a direct flak hit over Holland. Handwritten caption on reverse: 'Top. FAW/18X/C. A-25722 AC - With its tail assembly completely destroyed as the result of a direct hit by German flak over Flushing, Holland, the Flying Fortress "Lady Liberty" is seen here finishing its final flight. U.S. Air Force Photo.'
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A B-17 Flying Fortress (serial number 42-29807) nicknamed "Lady Liberty" of the 305th Bomb Group after a direct flak hit over Holland. Handwritten caption on reverse: 'Top. FAW/18X/C. A-25722 AC - With its tail assembly completely destroyed as the result of a direct hit by German flak over Flushing, Holland, the Flying Fortress "Lady Liberty" is seen here finishing its final flight. U.S. Air Force Photo.'

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Units

Unofficial emblem, 305th Bomb Group.

305th Bomb Group

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

Aircraft

A B-17 Flying Fortress (WF-O, serial number 42-29807) nicknamed "Lady Liberty" of the 364th Bomb Squadron, 305th Bomb Group. Printed caption on reverse: 'A25722 AC made just a few seconds before the plane was hit by Nazi flak, this photo shows the Fortress "Lady Liberty," flying in formation over occupied Europe. The faces of the bomabrdier and navigator are plainly visible. A waist gunner can also be seen at his post. U.S Air Force Photo.'

42-29807

  • Aircraft Type: B-17 Flying Fortress
  • Nicknames: Lady liberty; Patsy Ann I
  • Unit: 305th Bomb Group 364th Bomb Squadron

Revisions

Date:
ContributorLucy May
ChangesChanges to unit associations and aircraft associations
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Corrected aircraft associated with this image.

Date:
ContributorAAM
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Sources

IWM, Roger Freeman Collection