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A B-17 Flying Fortress (4F-B, serial number 43-37901) nicknamed "Miss Beahaven" of the 837th Bomb Squadron, 487th Bomb Group. Handwritten caption on reverse: 'Boeing B-17 "Miss Beahaven" 457th B.Gp? Bill Holdcraft.' Second handwritten on reverse: '42-3415, MIA Munster 10/10/43. 337901, 4F:B.' On reverse: David G. Collyer [Stamp].

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Units

The insignia of the 487th Bomb Group.
  • Unit Hierarchy: Group
  • Air Force: Eighth Air Force
  • Type Category: Bombardment

Aircraft

  • Aircraft Type: B-17 Flying Fortress
  • Nicknames: Miss Bea Havin
  • Unit: 487th Bomb Group 837th Bomb Squadron

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Sources

IWM, Roger Freeman Collection