FRE 744
IMAGEGround crew of the 92nd Bomb Group load bombs into a B-17 Flying Fortres (serial number 41-9148) nicknamed "Boomerang" at Bovingdon. A censor has obscured a structure in the background. Image stamped on reverse: 'Passed for publication 17 Oct 1942.' [stamp] '227548' [Censor no]. Printed caption on reverse: '"FORTRESS MAKES HISTORY IN THE AIR Oct. 1942. The most striking development of the war in the air is undoubtedly the sensational success of the American "Boeing" Flying Fortresses in the daylight bombing of enemy-occupied territory. In themost recent operation 105 German craft were destroyed, probably destroyed or damaged, for the loss of four bombers, thanks to their speed high altitude and formidable armament modifications to this fine craft having been made as the result of experience gained in Britain since the first types were flown by the RAF in actual operations. The picture was taken at an American Station in England when preparations were being made for a big daylight raid on the Nazis, and shows: 11 A "new" Fortress being loaded up with American bombs for delivery to the Germans.'
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Units
- Unit Hierarchy: Group
- Air Force: Eighth Air Force
- Type Category: Bombardment
Aircraft
- Aircraft Type: B-17 Flying Fortress
Locations
- Site type: Airfield