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UPL 77826

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Explosion damage

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"Damaged from explosion of B-17 42-97818" - 385BG. Courtesy of Ronald Leach

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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

A P-47 Thunderbolt nicknamed "Kokomo" of the 551st Fighter Squadron, 495th Fighter Training Group. Handwritten caption on reverse: 'P-47, Kokomo, 551st FS, 495th FG.'

551st Fighter Squadron

Unit Hierarchy: Squadron

Aircraft

Explosion Damage

42-97818

Aircraft Type: B-17 Flying Fortress
Nicknames: Junior / Crash Wagon III
Unit: 551st Bomb Squadron 385th Bomb Group

Locations

Replica entrance sign at Great Ashfield, home of the 385th Bomb Group. Handwritten caption on reverse: 'Replica of entrance to Station 155.'

Great Ashfield

Site type: Airfield

Revisions

Date: 22 Feb 2024 18:10:49

ContributorAl_Skiff

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Sources

Ronald Leach son of Robert D Leach