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"Although this Boeing B-17 "Flying Fortress" (A/C 890) of the 379th Bomb Group was badly damaged during a raid on Nazi installations, its crew brought it back to its 8th Air Force Base In England. 28 June 1944." - Pilot Lt Karl Becker takes one last look at the damage of his ship. NARA Ref 342-FH-3A05683-A71145AC.
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Units
- Unit Hierarchy: Group
- Air Force: Eighth Air Force
- Type Category: Bombardment
- Unit Hierarchy: Squadron
- Air Force: Eighth Air Force
- Type Category: Bombardment
People
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 379th Bomb Group 527th Bomb Squadron
- Service Numbers: 17097931 / O-808295
- Highest Rank: First Lieutenant
- Role/Job: Pilot
Aircraft
- Aircraft Type: B-17 Flying Fortress
- Nicknames: Queen of Hearts Lil Satan
- Unit: 379th Bomb Group 524th Bomb Squadron
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